I've had quite a few different kinds of hummus in my day, many of which, to be quite honest, are pretty funky. I could never really put my finger on what I didn't like, until I tried making it myself. It seems to me that the problem lies in balancing the strong nutty flavor of the garbanzo beans with that of the other ingredients. Here is my basic recipe, edited from one I found online which basically just includes a lot more lemon - simple, but effective.
Tasty (Non Funky) Hummus
-2 garlic cloves minced
-1 15oz can of garbanzo beans drained & rinsed
-1/3 cup tahini
-the juice of 1 1/2 lemons or to taste
-1/4 cup water
-1/8 cup olive oil
-1/4 teaspoon salt
Blend all ingredients in your food processor and enjoy.
Tasty tip: Add a handful of cilantro for extra awesomeness. And maybe more lemon. Yum.
