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Making things at home when cooking is, in my opinion the best way. Don’t get me wrong, like most people I don’t have the time to make everything myself at home. So what I do is weigh up the cost/time/taste factor. This pistachio dukkah is one that 100% doesn’t need to be weighed up. It’s so simple, quick to make and uses items that 99% of the time are in my pantry. Give it a go yourself and you will be surprised at the ease of the recipe. Not to mention the benefits it can bring to some meals.
Truthfully I hadn’t eaten a ton of dukkah before moving to Brisbane. I see it on a lot of breakfast menus and I am usually very happy with the results. When I say usually it’s not because dukkah isn’t good but because (in my opinion) the brekkie place falls short. I won’t name any names though as I know they are trying their best!
A SMALL bit of history!
For those of you who don’t know dukkah originated in Egypt and is typically a blend of salt, cumin, dried herbs, sesame and nuts. They are pounded together to form the blend. The word dukkah in egyptian means to crush or to pound so it is literally a direct translation to the dish.
Nowadays you see dukkah used in many applications like as a dip alongside olive oil, spread over pita or flatbread, sprinkled over vegetables and here in Australia over eggs and avo – an Aussie past time! For me I like to make pistachio dukkah. I feel the colour from the pistachios add something nice to the dish and yes, I do sprinkle them over eggs!
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Ingredients
- 100 g pistachios shelled & roughly chopped
- 40 g sesame seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 3 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp coriander
Instructions
- Toast everything except the pistachios for a few mins on medium heat, stirring occasionally
- Remove from heat, allow to cool and stir in chopped pistachios. Store in an airtight container
Notes
Essential Tools
- measuring spoons
- wooden spoon
- frying pan
Tips/Tricks
- dukkah will lmost last likely longer than you will need to eat it so don't worry about making a batch!
- macadamia, pinenuts,almonds or hazelnuts can be substituted for pistachios
Nutrition
I read this dukkah word for the first time here. Giving different taste to pistas is a good idea. Next time I will prepare it in this way.
Truly speaking, I just couldn’t take my eyes off the recipe pic. It looks so tempting. Best part about your recipe is that amount of nutrients is also mentioned.
Thanks Priyanka! I’ll post that recipe up at some point too – stay tuned 😉
This looks like something I need to try. I don’t think I’ve ever had these flavors before. I wish I liked cooking more!
This sounds like a really interesting dish, it was interesting to hear the dish was originally from Egypt. Definitely something I would love to try myself.
This looks insanely delicious! I love pistachios but somehow never cook with them…
Thanks Laura – the dukkah is so good ok eggs too
I love cooking with Pistachios! I make wings all the time but have yet tried to make a steak. I need to add this to my list. YUM
I have never heard of dukkah but I am happy I have now. Your presentation is beautiful and looks really good.
Thanks Joan!!
I love anything with pistachio and yet I can’t believe I have not tried this! I love this variety to add into my faves!
This nut topping would be great for fish. I love pistachios and need to start cooking with them.
Sure would be!! Best thing is it easy to make and had a great shelf life too
I have recently fell in love with pistachios so this recipe has peaked my interest! PISTACHIO DUKKAH dish would be awesome to try out
This must taste delicious. I liked the combination of pista and sesame seeds. Since it takes just 7 minutes, I’ll surely try it out!!
that looks so amazing! I have been dying to learn how to cook so these recipes will help. hopefully!!!!
I hope so too! Msg me anytime u have any Q’s
Making this over the weekend, we have family coming over from out of town!
Awesome!! Send me some pics 😉
when i saw the pistachio, i thought i can do something close to this at home. weve got some pistachio but lack in some ingredients.
Ohhh, this looks so yummy! I would love to make this for my husband as a new recipe we haven’t tried yet!
I’ve never made anything with pistachios! Your recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
Looks so delicious and very interesting to try this out. Thanks for sharing this post.