Name: Muhammara (Red Capsicum Walnut Spread) recipe by Pavani Nandula at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Red Capsicum - 2 Medium; Cumin Seeds - 1tsp; Coriander seeds - 1tsp; Dry Breadcrumbs - 1/3cup (lightly toast white or wholewheat bread and grind to crumbs); Walnuts - 1/3cup, chopped; Garlic - 2~3 cloves, finely minced; Lemon juice - 1~2tsp; Red pepper flakes - 1/2tsp (or use a pinch of red chili powder); Olive oil - 2tbsp; Salt - to taste

ABOUT Muhammara (Red Capsicum Walnut Spread) RECIPE

This is a yummy condiment from Syria. It's made with roasted red capsicum, walnuts and dry breadcrumbs. It is yummy with chips or pita bread or even as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients Serving: 8

Red Capsicum - 2 Medium
Cumin Seeds - 1tsp
Coriander seeds - 1tsp
Dry Breadcrumbs - 1/3cup (lightly toast white or wholewheat bread and grind to crumbs)
Walnuts - 1/3cup, chopped
Garlic - 2~3 cloves, finely minced
Lemon juice - 1~2tsp
Red pepper flakes - 1/2tsp (or use a pinch of red chili powder)
Olive oil - 2tbsp
Salt - to taste

Instructions

Roast capsicum on the stove until blackened all over. Place them in a bowl and cover for 10~15 minutes. Then remove the skin and discard the seeds. Coarsely chop them.
Dry roast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant, cool and grind to a fine powder.
In a blender or food processor, pulse together bread crumbs and walnuts into coarse crumbs.
Add the chopped peppers, ground spices, garlic, lemon juice, pepper flakes, sea salt and pulse into a chunky paste.
Add olive oil and blend until smooth paste is formed. Serve at room temperature or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle.

Similar Recipes