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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Spice Mixes » Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah

    Published: Jan 20, 2023 | Last Updated On: Jan 20, 2023 by Neha Mathur

    Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah

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    Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah Seasoning is a take on the classic spice blend that is a delicious combination of roasted nuts, spices, and seeds. Here is an easy recipe to make it (vegan, gluten-free).

    Here are some more homemade spice powder recipes that you can make – Za’atar Spice Mix, Panch Phoran, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Homemade Chinese Five Spice, and Spiced Hot Cocoa Mix.

    Pistachio dukkah served in a bowl.
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    • About Pistachio Dukkah
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Pistachio Dukkah
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About Pistachio Dukkah

    Pistachio Dukkah is a take on the classic Egyptian seasoning Dukkah. Instead of using a mix of nuts (mostly almonds and hazelnuts), only pistachios are used to make this version.

    The word “Dukkah” is derived from an Arabic word that stands for “to crush” or “to pound”, which aptly describes the coarse mixture, which comes from the blend of spices, seeds, and roasted nuts. 

    It is an easy-to-make spice mix that can completely change the flavor of your simple dish.

    This mixture is very addictive, and nourishing and can be compared to dry Indian chutney powders.

    The recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Ingredients

    Pistachio dukkah ingredients

    This flavorful dukkah powder is made with a combination of pistachios, white sesame seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, salt, black peppercorns, and unsweetened coconut flakes.

    These ingredients are lightly roasted before grinding into a coarse powder. Make sure you use good-quality pistachios for the best taste.

    How To Make Pistachio Dukkah

    Add 1 cup of plain pistachios to a pan and dry roast over medium-low heat until slightly browned, stirring frequently.

    Transfer them to a bowl and keep them aside.

    Roasted pistachios in a pan.

    Add 2 tablespoon cumin seeds and 3 tablespoon white sesame seeds to the same pan and roast until they are browned, stirring continuously.

    Transfer to the bowl.

    Roasted cumin seeds and sesame seeds.

    Add 4 tablespoon coriander seeds and roast them until browned.

    Transfer the roasted coriander seeds to the bowl.

    Roasted coriander seeds.

    Dry roast 3 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes next and transfer them to the bowl too.

    Roasted coconut flakes.

    Let the ingredients cool down completely.

    Note – If the ingredients are still warm while blending, they might release their oil and the dukkah will become oil.

    Roasted ingredients in a bowl.

    Add all the roasted ingredients to a grinder (or a mortar and pestle) along with 2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns and pulse a few times to make a coarse powder.

    Note – Do not grind in one go as the heat from the blender can make the nuts release their oil and the dukkah become oily.

    Roasted ingredients added to a grinder along with salt and pepper.

    Transfer the pistachio dukkah to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

    Ready pistachio dukkah.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between dukkah and zaatar?

    Dukkah is a crunchy mixture of nuts, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, coconut flakes, sea salt, and black peppercorns, while zaatar is an aromatic blend of oregano, thyme, and toasted sesame seeds with added sumac or marjoram.

    Serving Suggestions

    Traditionally, Dukkah is eaten along with extra virgin olive oil and fresh homemade crusty bread. The bread is first dipped into olive oil and then into the dukkah.

    You can sprinkle this flavorful spice blend on your salads, noodles, pasta, or over roasted vegetables or raw sliced vegetables. It tastes great on Avocado Toast or Deviled Eggs too.

    I like to sprinkle it on chicken, lamb, or fish to form a crust before grilling them for lunch or dinner. It gives the meat a delicious flavor, that is hard to resist.

    You can top your hummus, whipped feta cheese dip, or any other dip with this dukkah mix.

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store this nutty spice mix in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for about 2 months. Make sure that the container is clean before adding the dukkah and don’t forget to close the container properly after every use. 

    As this dukkah stores for a long time, you can make a big batch and store it, saving for the days when you want to spice up a dish that’s missing something.

    It is also freezer friendly. You can freeze it for up to 6 months in an air-tight container in the freezer.

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    Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah Seasoning is a take on the classic spice blend that is a delicious combination of roasted nuts, spices, and seeds. Here is an easy recipe to make it (vegan, gluten-free).

    Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah Recipe

    Egyptian Pistachio Dukkah Seasoning is a spice blend that is a delicious combination of roasted and ground pistachio nuts, spices, and seeds. Here is a traditional recipe to make it.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Spice Mix
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Cooling Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup plain pistachio
    • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
    • 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
    • 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
    • 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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    Instructions

    • Add pistachios to a pan and dry roast over medium-low heat until slightly browned, stirring frequently.
    • Transfer them to a bowl and keep them aside.
    • Add cumin seeds and sesame seeds to the same pan and roast until they are browned, stirring continuously.
    • Transfer to the bowl.
    • Add coriander seeds and roast them until browned.
    • Transfer the roasted coriander seeds to the bowl.
    • Dry roast coconut flakes next and transfer them to the bowl too.
    • Let the ingredients cool down completely.
    • Note – If the ingredients are still warm while blending, they might release their oil and the dukkah will become oil.
    • Add all the roasted ingredients to a grinder (or a mortar and pestle) along with salt and black peppercorns and pulse a few times to make a coarse powder.
    • Note – Do not grind in one go as the heat from the blender can make the nuts release their oil and the dukkah become oily.
    • Transfer the pistachio dukkah to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

    Notes

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    1. Kendal

      April 26, 2019 at 1:15 am

      are the coconut flakes supposed to be unsweetened?

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      • Neha Mathur

        April 26, 2019 at 3:18 am

        Yes Kendal.

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