medium potatoes • salt • black pepper • dried thyme • ground coriander • ground cumin • paprika • red chili powder (optional) • Vegetable oil for frying, • Enough ice water
dried chickpeas (after soaking, yields about 2 cups) • Juice of 2 large lemons (add another lemon if you like it more tangy) • Salt to taste • cumin • paprika, for garnish • tahini • olive oil • plain yogurt • large garlic clove • ice cubes