Dukkah – Middle Eastern Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds (blanched and skin removed)
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated pepper
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons coconut flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
blanch the almonds
- Pour the almonds in a bowl and cover it with hot water.
- Let it stand for 1 minute, drain the hot water and rinse under cold water.
- Pat dry and peel off the skin.
make the spice
- Once the almonds are blanched, layer them in a tissue paper and let it dry completely before you grind them.
- Dry roast the spices (coriander, cumin and fennel) separately and then using a coffee blender or a mixer, grind them to a rough dust.
- Dry roasts the sesame seeds and keep them aside.
- In a bowl, mix the ground spices, ground almonds, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, freshly grated pepper and salt.
- Store it in an airtight jar, like any other spice mix.
Notes
1. Blanching almonds is not a must. It just helps in removing the bitterness than can come from the skin.
2. I prefer not to roast the coconut flakes but you could always roast them.
2. I prefer not to roast the coconut flakes but you could always roast them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings