Dukkah - Egyptian Spice Mixture

Dukkah is an Egyptian spice mixture. It is often served with pita breadthat has been basted with olive oil. The bread is then dipped in the mixture. It has a variety of uses. You can use it on meats, rice, veggies - the possibilities are endless with dukkah!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup whole coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350. On a baking sheet, spread sesame seeds out on a single layer. Roast in oven for about 2 minutes each side. Remove from oven and set aside.

Place chickpeas and hazelnuts on same baking sheet and roast in oven for about 3 minutes each side. Remove and combine with sesame seeds.

Combine all ingredients and grind in food processor for 2-4 minutes, or mash with mortar and pestle until ground.

Serve with a small bowl of warm olive oil and pieces of pita bread. Dip bread in olive oil, then dukkah.

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