By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
167 cal · 23 min
Dukkah
Recipe GLPR1f9f69bc2cedd7
Dukkah is a warm, aromatic Egyptian spice and nut blend that brings together toasted almonds and sesame seeds with fragrant spices like coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. This versatile condiment offers a crunchy texture and complex flavor profile, making it perfect for dipping with olive oil and bread, seasoning vegetables, or garnishing soups and grains.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup almonds
3 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast them for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and begin to darken slightly. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they become golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Transfer to the plate with the almonds.
Once the almonds and sesame seeds have cooled, place them in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground—the mixture should have a sandy, crumbly texture with some small chunks remaining.
Transfer the ground almond and sesame mixture to a small bowl. Stir in the ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and turmeric until evenly combined.
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Mix well and adjust seasonings as desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Comments
Dukkah is a spice blend that checks nearly every box for Charlotte cooks: all eight ingredients are stocked at every major chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, ALDI), with almonds and sesame seeds in bulk or packaged form widely available. At roughly $12 to $15 total for a batch that yields 4 servings as stated, the cost per serving is reasonable, though the real value is that dukkah keeps for months and costs mere cents per tablespoon when used on eggs, bread, or vegetables. The 23-minute estimate is honest for toasting nuts and spices, though a home cook who has never worked with a spice grinder should add 5 minutes for learning curve. This is not a dish but a condiment that does not reheat—it simply sits in a jar—so it rewards patience and returns value every time you reach for it.
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