Pistachio Free Dukkah

This Egyptian spice-and-nut blend is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — crusty bread dipped in olive oil, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, even a soft-boiled egg. The base here is toasted hazelnuts, fragrant coriander and cumin, golden sesame seeds, and cracked black pepper, all pulsed together into a coarse, sandy mixture that's deeply aromatic and satisfying. Many store-bought versions of this blend can be a gamble if you're avoiding certain tree nuts, since pistachios sometimes sneak into commercial spice mixes or are processed on shared equipment — making a homemade batch the smartest move. Every ingredient in this version is straightforward and easy to source, so you stay in full control of what goes into the jar. The technique is simple but intentional: toasting each component separately coaxes out maximum flavor before everything comes together in short, careful pulses. The goal is texture — chunky and rough, never a paste — and that satisfying crunch is what makes dukkah so addictive. A batch keeps for weeks, so you can make it once and reach for it all month long.

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