Zaatar Duqqa
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup small dried chickpeas (see Tips, below)
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup nigella seeds
- In medium bowl, combine chickpeas and enough hot water to cover. Soak 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In heavy, dry skillet over moderate heat, combine cumin, coriander, and 1/2 cup sesame seeds. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, 3 to 4 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine toasted spices, chickpeas, thyme, and salt. In spice grinder or clean coffee grinder, finely grind mixture (in batches if necessary). Return to bowl and set aside.
- In a heavy, dry skillet over moderate heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup sesame seeds and nigella. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to other spices in bowl and toss to combine.
- To serve, dust over cooked eggs (hard-boiled or soft-boiled, scrambled or fried), mix into soft cheese or yogurt, or drizzle olive oil on pita bread and sprinkle with mixture.
- Stored in the refrigerator in clean, tightly sealed jar, mixture will keep up to 6 months.
cumin seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, chickpeas, thyme, salt, nigella seeds
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zaatar-duqqa-235452 (may not work)