Categories: seasonings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 1/3 cup almonds
• 1 Tbsp. coriander seed
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seed
• 1 Tbsp. caraway seed
• 1 tsp. crushed or ground Aleppo pepper or other medium-hot chile
• 3 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tsp. fine salt
• 1 tsp. nigella seeds (see note)
• 1 tsp. dried mint
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

Directions

1. roughly chop the nuts; set aside. In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds. Combine the nuts, ground seeds and remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for 1 month.

2. makes about 1 cup.

3. Note: Nigella seed is available at Middle Eastern markets and specialty spice shops.

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