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MUHAMMARA (WITH TAMARIND)

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red peppers
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2-3 dried red chillies
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 inch cube of tamarind
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pomegranate seeds, to serve
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
  • Chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Char the peppers over an open flame, turning them frequently until completely blackened on all sides. Use tongs for this.
  • Transfer immediately to a glass or steel container. Cover and let them steam for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile roast the walnuts in a dry pan until lightly browned and aromatic.
  • Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel away the blackened skin using your fingers. Pop out the stem and discard the seeds.
  • Add the peppers to a blender jar. Also add the walnuts, bread (roughly torn), garlic clove, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and half the quantity of tamarind. Blend to a smooth dip. Taste and add more tamarind if necessary.
  • To serve, dollop onto a plate and top with pomegranate clusters and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Serves 4 as a dip.