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Black Sesame Dukkah

Dukkah (“doo-kah”) is an amazing all-purpose Egyptian nut, seed, and spice mix. Often made with sesame seeds, cumin and coriander – there are multiple variations and plenty of room to create a unique recipe.

Its uses are countless. We incorporated our black sesame dukkah into our bread dough to add a nutty aroma and beautiful colour. We also stirred it into ricotta to make a delicious dip.

It can also be used on fish, meat, sprinkled over salad or simply enjoyed with crusty bread and olive oil.

The best part? It only takes minutes to make, so try it today!

What you’ll need

  • 1/2 cup black sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup pinenuts
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 3 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cumin 
  • 1 tablespoon paprika 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

How to make it

  1. Dry-fry the sesame seeds and nuts in a pan on top of the stove for a few minutes, stirring all the time, until golden brown, but not burnt. 
  2. Remove and cool. 
  3. In a clean pan dry-fry the coriander until fragrant and starting to pop.
  4. Pound in a mortar or blend in a clean coffee grinder or special spice grinder.
  5. Add paprika, cumin and salt to taste.
  6. Keeps well in a sealed container. Store in the refrigerator for longer periods
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Masala-Chia Chai

masala-chia chai

In this recipe, the well-loved Masala Chai – India’s famous spiced tea, comes together with superfood chia seeds to produce an aromatic and nutrient-dense drink – a superb immunity and energy booster.

Combining the rich flavour of Masala Chai and the gelatin texture of chia seeds, the Masala-Chia Chai is your perfect healthy alternative when you need it.

Packed with a ton of health benefits, chia seeds are native to Mexico’s ancient Mayan civilisation and among the healthiest food on the planet. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fibre, iron and calcium.

This rejuvenating tea is delicious enough to be enjoyed on its own or with your favourite choice of (dairy or dairy-free) milk.

What you’ll need

Ingredients for two

  • 10-14 cardamom pods
  • 6-8 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 heaped tablespoon loose leaf black tea
  • Optional: milk of your choice (we used soy milk)
  • Optional: 2–3 teaspoons sweetener – honey, maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 2 tbsps chia seeds
  • Ice

How to make it

  1. Lightly crush cardamom, cloves, star anise, peppercorns and star anise using a pestle, and place in a small pot with 2 cups water.
  2. Add ginger, cinnamon and black tea.  
  3. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove cover and leave to cool completely. Alternatively, if you’re in a hurry, pour into a bottle filled with ice and leave in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Portion tea into two glasses, then add 1 tbsp of chia seeds into each glass.
  6. Leave to stand for 20 minutes for chia seeds to fully bloom.
  7. Add milk if desired.
  8. Sweeten, and add ice.