
This fragrant, nutty spice blend is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — crusty bread dipped in olive oil, roasted vegetables, a soft-boiled egg, or even a simple grain bowl. Made entirely from whole seeds, raw hazelnuts, and a pinch of sea salt, every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're navigating products that often hide synthetic preservatives or additives in their formulations. Toasting each component separately in a dry skillet is the real secret, coaxing out deep, layered flavor from the coriander, cumin, and sesame before they ever meet the hazelnuts. The food processor does the final work in short pulses, leaving you with that signature coarse, sandy crumble — rustic and textured, never a paste. A mortar and pestle works beautifully too if you want even more control over the grind. It keeps well in an airtight jar for weeks, so one batch goes a long way toward making weeknight meals feel a little more special.
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Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to crack and the nuts are golden and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over the nuts, and rub vigorously to remove most of the skins. Let cool for 5 minutes.
In the same skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds together, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly darkened, about 2 minutes — watch closely, as they can scorch quickly. Transfer to a plate to cool.
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