Dukkah
Dukkah is a crunchy Egyptian nut and seed condiment made with hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, cumin, coriander, sesame seeds and fennel. The Thermomix TM7 toasts and grinds everything to the ideal coarse texture in minutes. Sprinkle it over bread with olive oil, salads, roasted vegetables or grilled fish for an instant flavour boost.
About this recipe
Dukkah Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate homemade nut and spice blend, and this recipe proves why the all-in-one kitchen machine makes it so easy. If you have been searching for dukkah recipes that deliver a truly crunchy, aromatic result, the TM7 handles the whole process in one bowl: toasting the hazelnuts and sunflower seeds, then grinding the cumin, coriander and fennel seeds, and finally chopping everything into that signature coarse crumb. Dukkah originates from Egypt and translates roughly as 'to pound', which is exactly what the Thermomix does for you in seconds rather than the traditional mortar and pestle workout. Serve it as a snack with crusty bread and good olive oil, sprinkle it over roasted carrots, avocado toast or grilled halloumi, or pack it into jars as a homemade edible gift. Because it keeps for weeks in an airtight container, it is a perfect make-ahead staple for mezze evenings, BBQ season and quick weeknight dinners.
Preparation tips
- Toast the hazelnuts and sunflower seeds separately before grinding, as they release their oils at different moments; keep a close eye on them and shake the pan so nothing scorches and the nuts stay sweetly aromatic.
- Rub the warm hazelnuts in a clean tea towel after toasting to remove most of the loose skins, otherwise your dukkah turns slightly bitter and the texture becomes dusty rather than crisp and coarse.
- Store the finished dukkah in a small sterilised, airtight jar away from light and use a dry spoon every time; it stays fragrant for several weeks and also makes a lovely homemade gift with a label.
Recipe variations
- Nut-free variation: replace the hazelnuts with extra sunflower seeds and toasted pumpkin seeds, keeping the cumin, coriander and sesame base identical; this school-friendly version keeps the same crunch and works well in lunchboxes.
- Festive variation: add a pinch of dried chilli flakes and a little orange zest during the final grind for a warming winter dukkah; lovely scattered over roasted sweet potato or given in decorated jars at Christmas.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Toast the hazelnuts in the mixing bowl so the TM7 browns them evenly, giving the dukkah its deep, nutty aroma in minutes. [Time Savings]
- The built-in scale weighs the sunflower seeds and sesame seeds directly into the bowl, saving you a separate kitchen scale and messy juggling. [Built-in Scale]
- Grind the cumin and coriander seeds finely with the Thermomix, releasing far more fragrance than any pre-ground supermarket spice blend. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 chops the mixture in short bursts into a coarse, crumb-like dukkah texture without turning the hazelnuts into oily butter. [Multi-Function]
- Combine everything with a brief mixing action so the sea salt and fennel distribute evenly through every spoonful of the blend. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- hazelnuts
- sunflower seeds
- cumin seeds
- coriander seeds
- sesame seeds
- black peppercorns
- fine sea salt
- dried fennel seeds