Za’atar

A fragrant Middle Eastern mix that will instantly add a savoury spice to any dish

  • Prep:5 mins
    Cook:2 mins
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 26
  • fat 2g
  • saturates 0.3g
  • carbs 0.2g
  • sugars 0.1g
  • fibre 1g
  • protein 1g
  • salt 1.24g

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp sumac

Method

  1. Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan, just until they start to release their aroma. Grind them to a fine powder using a pestle and mortar then stir in all the other ingredients plus 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. It is now ready to use in your recipes, but will keep in a clean jar or airtight container for a month.

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