How long can I keep chickpeas?

[Uller]

I want to use dried chickpeas rather than tinned, but I don't want to be soaking and boiling for hours every time I want to use them.

If I cook a big batch at the weekend, can I keep them in the fridge? If so, how long for? Do I need to do anything special with them - cover in liquid etc?

[StripyPixieSocks]

I'd say the limit is about a week in the fridge, better to box them and freeze them, that way they will stay fresh for several months :)

[shell]

yes ,freeze them,i soak them, then freeze them in sandwich bags,

[StripyPixieSocks]

I thoroughly cook mine and freeze them, then they don't need a long cook when they come out of the freezer, you can just add them to whatever it is and heat through!

[rockchick]

that is such a cunning idea - i have a bag in the cupboard gathering dust as i am never quite organised to think a bout a meal 24 hours in advance!

[Green Aura]

Like the other entries I cook a whole bagful at a time (in the pressure cooker), portion them and freeze.