Originating in the Mediterranean and Middle East during ancient times, hummus has become a household staple, and everyone has their own ideas of what should go into it. I’m a stickler for tradition and don’t believe in anything other than chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and water. But you can elevate your hummus with any of these three toppings, each adding their own unique flavours to your humble chickpea purée.