Name: Black Cumin Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tin or 2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 small lemon, juiced; 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves; 2 Tbsp tahini; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tsp nigella (black cumin) seeds; 2–4 Tbsp cooking liquid or water; To garnish:; A few whole chickpeas; Extra nigella seeds (crushed or whole); 1 Tbsp olive oil; Optional pinch of chilli flakes

Black Cumin Hummus

31 Mar 2026

by Wholeness

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

5 minutes

Background

This black cumin hummus, made with nigella seeds, is a simple twist on the classic that adds a subtle nuttiness and extra depth of flavour. Smooth, creamy and lightly tangy, it’s a delicious dip that works for everyday snacking or for sharing.
Using freshly cooked chickpeas gives an extra silky texture, especially if you use some of the cooking water, but tinned chickpeas work perfectly too - just use a little of the liquid from the tin or some filtered water to loosen the mixture. Serve it with crunchy crudités, warm flatbread or alongside falafels for a more substantial dish.

Ingredients

1 tin or 2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 small lemon, juiced
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves
2 Tbsp tahini
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp nigella (black cumin) seeds
2–4 Tbsp cooking liquid or water
To garnish:
A few whole chickpeas
Extra nigella seeds (crushed or whole)
1 Tbsp olive oil
Optional pinch of chilli flakes

Instructions

Lightly crush the nigella seeds using a pestle and mortar to release their flavour.
Drain the chickpeas, reserving a small handful for garnish.
Add the remaining chickpeas to a blender along with the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and most of the crushed nigella seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
Blend until smooth, adding the cooking liquid or water a little at a time until you reach a thick, creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Top with the reserved chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of the remaining nigella seeds. Add a pinch of chilli flakes if you like a little heat.
Serve with crudités, flatbread or falafels.

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