Egyptian Dukka

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds - بذور السمسم
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts - سوداني غير مملح
• 1/2 cup coriander seeds - حبوب الكسبرة الجافة
• 1/4 cup cumin seeds - حبات الكمون
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) - ملح
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) - فلفل أسود

Step by step

1. In a dry pan, roast the sesame seeds on medium heat. You will need to shake the pan so the seeds don't burn. It will take just a few minutes until golden. Set aside in a separate bowl.
2. Roast the peanuts in the same pan until golden and set aside.
3. Mix the coriander with the cumin seeds and roast in the pan, for a few minutes. You will smell the aroma of the spices. Set aside.
4. Reserve 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on the side. Place the rest of the seeds in a small food processor or grinder, and process until finely ground. Set aside.
5. Next, grind the peanuts. Don't over-process to avoid making it creamy. Set aside.
6. Finally grind the coriander and cumin seeds until they reach a fine powder consistency.
7. In a bowl, mix the sesame with peanuts, cumin and coriander. Add the sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in a glass jar.