Dukkah

This is an Egyptian aromatic seed and nut mix that can be sprinkled over leafy salads, roasted vegetables, legume pastes such as hummus, and over simply cooked rice or lentils. It adds an exotic charm. You can prepare dukkah in advance and store it in an airtight container for a month or so. When making, make sure not to burn the seeds, removing them from the heat as soon as they begin to pop, and also not to process them much with the pestle and mortar so that they keep their texture.