Muhammara

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toss the peppers, onion, tomatoes, and chili with oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2Roast in the oven at 400F/200C for 25-30 mins till slightly blackened.
  3. 3Caramelize the tomato paste in a bit of olive oil for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Toast the cumin and coriander seeds for a couple minutes, then grind to a powder.
  5. 5Remove any blackened veggies from the tray.
  6. 6Add the garlic cloves and Put the tray back in the oven for another 15 mins
  7. 7Peel and discard the pepper skins and then add everything EXCEPT the walnuts to a food processor.
  8. 8After it s smooth, add the walnuts and pulse a few times till the spread is your desired consistency.
  9. 9Garnish with pomegranate seeds, some walnuts, parsley, and a final drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Ingredients

  • 5 Red Peppers
  • 1 White Onion
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 HOT Chili Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 8 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
  • 100 g Walnuts
  • 100 g Pomegranate Seeds
  • Parsley

Equipment

ovenfood processorpanblendermortarpestle

Tips

  • Adding toasted walnuts separately preserves their crunchy texture.
  • Do NOT skip the parsley. It isn just for color, but it s an amazingly crisp undertone in every bite.