How to Make Hummus From Scratch Using Dried Chickpeas

Name: How to Make Hummus From Scratch Using Dried Chickpeas
Prep time: 12 h 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 12 h 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Bowl (for soaking); Medium saucepan, stainless steel or ceramic; Slotted spoon; Colander; Small knife, for the garlic; Lemon juicer; Food processor or high-speed blender; Spatula; 1 cup + 2 tablespoons / 210g dried chickpeas; 4 cups / 1 liter water, for soaking; 5 cups / 1.25 liters water, for cooking; ½ teaspoon baking soda (aka bicarb soda); 1½ teaspoons salt, divided; ⅓ cup / 85g hulled tahini; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; ⅓ cup / 80ml fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional); ¼ cup / 60ml cold water, plus more as needed; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon sumac

Instructions

Prep:12h 10minCook:30min

Silky smooth and creamy hummus that you'll fall in love with. Great as a breakfast, a snack or accompaniment to your lunch or dinner. Perfect inside a wrap, as a dip, tossed through pasta or noodles, or in your favourite nourish bowl!

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:53 GMT