Cooked chickpeas for your recipes

Soak them overnight, if you have the time. 

Place them in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Make sure to cover them well with water, the chickpeas will expand to over double their size. 

Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let them soak overnight. 

Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas before add them in any recipes. If you want for hummus or salad, you will need to cook them.

If they aren't part of a recipe...

Place them in a large pot and cover with several inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add salt, if desired.

Let the chickpeas cook for 60-90 minutes till desired tenderness. Adjust cooking time to achieve the desired tenderness for your purposes. 

When the chickpeas are fully cooked, drain in a colander and allow to cool.

Store
To store cooked chickpeas in the refrigerator (max 3-4 days), place them in a covered airtight container without any additional liquid. 

To store them longer for future use, freeze them. Pour them into a plastic zipper bag and put immediately back into the freezer. Frozen chickpeas will keep for up to 1 year.

Source: Toriavey