Prepare canned or dried chickpeas to get 3 cups of soft cooked chickpeas.
For canned, after draining and rinsing them, simmer them in water on the stove for 20-30 minutes until they are cracked and soft.
For dried, cook them on 'Manual' or 'High' in the Instant Pot for 48 minutes.
Place drained chickpeas in a blender with the other ingredients and process for several minutes until the mixture is very smooth.
Add extra water as needed to help the blender achieve a smooth paste.
Add tahini and salt and continue processing until smooth again.
Add more water if needed to help the blender achieve a smooth hummus.
If not using hummus immediately, refrigerate up to four days.
