Hummus with Smoked Paprika Butter and Za’atar

In a saucepan, cover the chickpeas with 4 inches of water; bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, skimming, until the chickpeas begin to break down, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Season with salt and let cool in the water; drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.

Transfer the chickpeas and reserved cooking liquid to a food processor. Add the garlic and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Add the olive oil and tahini and process until creamy. Season the hummus with salt and mound on a platter, making deep canyons with the back of a spoon.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat until the milk solids just begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in both paprikas and cook for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into a heatproof cup and let the solids settle to the bottom. Pour off the clear butter, discarding the solids. Drizzle the warm butter on the hummus and sprinkle with the za’atar. Serve with pita chips.