Combine peanut butter, cumin, salt, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl.

Add lemon juice, hot water, and sesame oil to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Puree the cooked yellow split peas until smooth.

Add the peanut butter mixture to the pureed split peas.

Mix until fully incorporated.

Transfer to a serving dish.

Garnish with fresh parsley and optionally with chopped peanuts or sliced black olives.

Serve chilled with pita bread and fresh vegetables for dipping.