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Expand2 slices of wholegrain bread (~ 70g), toasted Ask a question about this ingredient
80g flaked, raw almonds Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon smoky paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon dry roasted cumin seeds Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves of (roasted/smoked) garlic (smashed) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 red paprikas (bell peppers), blackened, skinned and insides removed - veins and seeds Ask a question about this ingredient
20ml (1 1/2 tablespoons) pomegranate molasses or blackcurrant cordial Ask a question about this ingredient
20ml olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2/3 squirts of juice from a lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Add the dry ingredients (bread, almonds, paprika, pepper and cumin seeds), followed by the garlic and cooked red peppers
Ask a question about this stepBlitz, stopping at regular intervals till well combined. Scrapes sides down & in and add the liquids
Ask a question about this stepBlitz again till well combined and taste - adjust sweetness by adding more molasses or sourness with a touch more lemon juice. Salt to taste
Ask a question about this stepUse as a dip, a spread, in place of pizza sauce or add some stock and a touch of yogurt to make a spicy soup.
Ask a question about this stepI had these at a lebanese restaurant and every one came back for more till it was ALL gone.
I love muhammara too! That was one of my favorite things to eat when I worked in Lebanese restaurant, long long time ago
Leah is the author of The Hadassah Everyday Cookbook on seasonal Jewish cooking.
Gosh I love muhammara! Gorgeous recipe! :)