I used macadamia nuts with a small amount of pistachios in this batch!
It has been a while since I’ve posted a recipe, but hopefully you’ll find this one to be worth the wait. Dukkah is incredibly versatile, and is a delicious way to add flavour, and spice up a variety of dishes.
Dukkah originates out of Egypt and is a mixture of roasted nuts, seeds, and spices. I had never tried it until a friend brought some over as a gift. It was still warm and aromatic, and our family instantly fell in love with the flavour combination. Traditional recipes often contain almonds, hazelnuts, and sesame seeds, along with ground coriander seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric powder.
As I started to explore recipes to make my own, I discovered that each recipe seems to have its own nut and seed combination, but the spices remain pretty consistent from one recipe to the next. This was great news, because so many people have allergies or sensitivities to nuts that it allowed for me to create a recipe that can be adjusted to your food needs.
DELECTABLE DUKKAH
Tracey Reed | November 9, 2019
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups nuts or seeds (see suggestions below for specific dietary protocols)
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds (or 1 1/2 tsp. powder)
2 Tbsp. cumin seeds (or 1 1/2 tsp. powder)
1 Tbsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. Himalayan or sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
Instructions
Chop the nuts and/or seeds in a food processor until the pieces are small. Sesame seeds don't need to be processed.
Toast the nuts and seeds over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until lighly browned. Remove from the pan and put in a mixing bowl.
Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in the pan for 2 minutes. Grind the seeds and salt using a mortar and pestel or a coffee grinder. If you are using the powder then it still needs a quick toasting to bring out the flavours.
Add the spice blend into the bowl of nuts/seeds, along with the turmeric and mix well.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Dip your favourite Paleo, gut-healthy bread into some olive oil and Dukkah. Try Dukkah over roasted or steamed sweet potatoes or sprinkle it onto soups and salads.
Need a bread recipe? Try this easy Blender Bread Recipe. Need an egg-free bread, then try Keto Bread Rolls. Need a nut-free bread, then try Fluffy Nut-Free Bread with Cassava Flour.
For a great holiday gift idea, package Dukkah into small mason jars and tie a ribbon around the lid.
I’ll eat Dukkah on anything (including chopped fruit). Here it is on some Creamed Cauliflower Soup.
Suggestions for dietary protocols:
GAPS, SCD - this recipe is complaint! If you are on the Intro Diet then soak and dehydrate your nuts/seeds first.
low-histamine - use macadamia nuts and keep the finished Dukkah in the freezer
AIP - once you are transitioning off the full AIP diet you will quickly figure out which nuts and seeds you tolerate. This might work with coconut flakes, but I haven’t tried it yet.
SIBO - just stay within your limit of nuts. A couple of spoonfuls of Dukkah is all you need to spice up your meal.