# Muhammara

Muhammara is a Syrian dish made with roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, and chilies that give it a bright red color and a rich, smoky flavor.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- food processor
- pan
- blender
- mortar
- pestle

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/_4QCJJiDKRQ?si=w19W-L5dkBQnFf7Q
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4482ab9a-27d5-4b96-8872-e7d5e29a4bb2
- Extracted: 2025-12-11

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