Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish
made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and
garlic. The standard garnish in the Middle East includes olive oil, a
few whole chickpeas, parsley, and paprika.
In the Middle Eastern cuisine, it is usually eaten as a dip, with pita
bread. In the West, it is now produced industrially, and is often served
as a snack or appetizer with crackers.