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Published: Nov 17, 2020 | Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Hina Gujral

Creamy Hummus Recipe

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Follow my 5 SECRET tips to make the creamiest hummus ever. A Mediterranean-style vegan chickpea dip, perfect for dipping, spreading or snacking. So let’s dig deep into my creamy hummus recipe. 

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About Hummus

Hummus is a classic Mediterranean dip. It is a blend of white chickpeas, sesame seeds paste (tahini), good-quality olive oil, a hint of garlic, lemon juice, and cumin. 

Hummus is an effortless dish and doesn’t require too many ingredients. It is a combination of the right:
a. Consistency
b. Texture

Good hummus is usually smooth, luscious, and creamy. But the best part of hummus is that it is SO HEALTHY!

More Reasons To LOVE Hummus

  • vegan
  • nut-free
  • gluten-free
  • keto-friendly
  • meal prep friendly
  • highly customizable
  • 5-ingredient recipe
  • easy, tasty, healthy

I am sharing a failproof method to make the creamiest hummus at home. All you have to do is follow my 5 USEFUL TIPS.

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Ingredients Required

The Chickpeas – White Chickpeas (chana) are the key ingredient of this hummus recipe. You need fully-cooked chickpeas.

Tahini Paste: It is a smooth blend of white sesame seeds. Use the readymade tahini paste or make a batch from scratch at home.

Garlic – It gives flavour to the hummus. Add cautiously, as too much raw garlic can make your hummus taste pungent.

Olive Oil – A good quality extra virgin olive oil transforms chickpeas into silky smooth goodness.

Lemon Juice – It gives flavour to the hummus and cuts down the sharp taste of garlic.

Seasoning – Salt, Cumin Powder

Ice cold water to blend the hummus.

Garnish – There are a dozen ways to garnish hummus. From pomegranate, fresh herbs, za’atar spice mix, olive oil, and feta cheese to boiled chickpeas, you can pick any ingredient combination to garnish hummus.

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5 SECRET TIPS To Make Creamy Hummus

Nothing is more satisfying than making a bowl of perfectly creamy, fluffy, light, and tasty hummus. It is one of the quickest and easiest dip recipes.

I am sharing tips and tricks to make the BEST HUMMUS ever.

Tip 1: While boiling the chickpeas add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. This helps in breaking them down. Plus, you don’t have to remove the skin of each chickpea. Even if you use canned chickpeas, I insist on boiling them in water with baking soda for 15 minutes. You will notice the difference.

Chickpeas should be cooked till they break down completely and are mushy. The perfectly cooked chickpeas define 50% texture of the hummus.

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Tip 2: Use the reserved liquid from the boiled chickpeas to blend the hummus instead of plain water.

It is one of the magical ingredients that transforms hummus from ordinary to finger-licking good.

Tip 3: There is no hummus without tahini paste.

It gives a nutty taste and a creamy texture to the hummus. Hence, do not skip adding it.

Tip 4: Add ice-cold water while blending the hummus. It makes the dip fluffy and light in texture.

Keep boiled chickpea water in the fridge so that it gets chilled. Use it for blending hummus.

Tip 5: A few extra minutes on the food processor will always give you super creamy hummus. Follow the formula of scrape and blend to get the silky smooth hummus.

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Hummus Recipe Variation

Nothing can beat a classic hummus. But a few of my favourite fun hummus flavours are:

Beetroot Hummus

Avocado Hummus

When it comes to hummus, the flavour possibilities are endless. Like Green Goddess Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Endamame Hummus, Olive Hummus, White Bean Hummus, and so on.

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FAQs Related To Hummus Recipe

How long will homemade hummus last?

A freshly made hummus stays well in the fridge for 3 – 5 days. Make sure to store it in an air-tight container. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. It tends to get spoilt.

Can I make hummus without tahini?

Yes, you can make hummus without adding sesame seed paste, i.e. tahini. But the taste and texture will not be the same.

What do you eat hummus with?

Hummus pairs well with pita bread, meat kebabs, or falafel. It is served alongside other dips like labneh and baba ganoush as part of a mezze platter. Hummus is an excellent vegan spread for a falafel wrap or pita sandwich.

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

Roasted Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)

Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce

Creamy Corn Dip

Spicy Mango Dip

Tomato Salsa

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Creamy Hummus Recipe

Here is my tasty, fluffy, easy, and creamy hummus recipe. Follow my 5 SECRET tips to make the creamiest hummus ever.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 200 gram
Calories: 6kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup chickpeas (white chana)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
  • Salt to taste
  • ⅛ Cup boiled chickpeas water (ice cold)

Ingredients for Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon za’tar spices mix (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped coriander
  • a few pomegranate pearls

Instructions

How To Cook Chickpeas for Hummus:

  • You can use canned chickpeas to make the hummus or cook them at home.
  • To boil chickpeas, rinse and soak them in water for 5 – 6 hours. 
  • After 5 – 6 hours drain the water from the soaked chickpeas. Transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add approximately 2 Cups of water, baking soda, and a teaspoon of salt. 
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook the chickpeas over medium heat for till well done. Slightly mushy or over-cooked chickpeas are best to make a creamy hummus. 
  • Transfer the boiled chickpeas to a colander. Allow them to cool down completely. Reserve the boiled chickpea liquid. Keep it in the refrigerator to get chilled.

How To Make Hummus:

  • Transfer cooked chickpeas, crushed garlic, salt, cumin powder, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini paste to a blender or food processor. 
  • Blend the ingredients using chilled boiled chickpeas water until you get a creamy texture. If the hummus seems too thick, add more olive oil or the reserved liquid from the boiled chickpeas. Scarpe the sides of the food processor and blend to get the perfect consistency and texture.
  • Once the hummus is smooth and creamy, transfer to a serving bowl. 
  • Garnish hummus with the coriander, olive oil, and pomegranate pearls. Sprinkle za’tar spice mix. 
  • Serve hummus immediately with pita bread or chips. 

Recipe Notes:

  • If you use canned chickpeas, boil them in water with baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • Do not add whole garlic cloves to hummus. Either grate them or crush them. 
  • Za’tar is a Middle Eastern spice mix. It gives an extra authentic flavour to the hummus. But don’t worry if that is not available. 
  • Garnish or topping for hummus can be customized per your liking and preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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  1. Rafeeda AR says

    January 15, 2014 at 8:01 am

    i have a hummus crazy bunch of kids who would just gorge on bowls of this… urs looks so yum…

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  2. aliasgarmukhtiar mukhtiar says

    January 15, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    yummmy, want some asap

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  3. Jill says

    October 03, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    You can dry roast the sesame seeds till golden brown in a pan and then use it to get the nutty flavour.

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    • Hina Gujral says

      October 04, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Fabulous idea will surely try for my next batch of Hummus.

      Reply

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