Both are popular Eastern Mediterranean dips traditionally containing tahini, lemon juice and garlic but the biggest difference is the main ingredient. Baba ganoush is made with aubergine and houmous or hummus is primarily made with chickpeas. They may look similar but the flavours differ too. Baba ganoush has a smoky taste from the roasted aubergines whilst hummus has a slightly nutty undertone, but both are delicious!