It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation. It is a great concept… each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone else will be assigned your blog. All you have to do is choose a recipe, make it and blog about it on the specified date. The only rule is to keep it a secret! If you are interested in learning more, or want to join the club, please visit the Secret recipe club website.
The blog I got assigned this month is Deanna’s The Mommy Bowl. She has a beautiful blog full of amazing gluten free, dairy free and vegan recipes. I was fascinated by how much there is to learn! Make sure to check it out! While browsing through Deanna’s site I got immediately hooked to one particular recipe: Muhammara. Why?? Well, I must admit the name had something to do with it… but really, I love dips and this is a delicious and healthy dip that is going to become a part of my dip menu for my future parties. It tastes so good, a little nutty and a little sweet and sour… It is hard to describe it… just make it, it takes 5 minutes and you will love it! Thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic recipe Deanna! Please, make sure you drop by Deanna at The Mommy Bowl and check out her beautiful site!
I also want to thank Angie from Big Bear’s Wife who is my group’s hostess for all her help!!!
Recipe adapted from The Mommy Bowl
Ingredients:
1 red capsicum, roasted and seeded
2 tbsp bread crumbs
½ cup walnuts, toasted
1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
½ tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tsp chilly powder (I added this for a little kick)
Start by roasting the capsicum. You can do so on the stove, or by baking it in the oven for a few minutes. Peel it and seed it and keep it aside to cool down for a few minutes.
Put all the ingredients in a mixer and blend them. Be sure not to over blend as you do want some texture to it.
Let it stand for 20 minutes before eating.
Decorate with some more walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil and serve with tortilla chips or toasted bread.
Oh this is great. We have a pastry called muhammara and it’s like this red sauce (I guess it’s what you’ve made, only redder) on a base – similar to fataayer or pizza base. It’s so delicious, you buy it from bakeries in Syria and munch down on it with tea… I’m saving this recipe so I can one day make it for my sis (she and I love it) 🙂
Is there a substitute for the pomegranate molasses? I would love to make this, but I can’t get the molasses. What does the molasses do to the recipe?
Hi! Pomegranate molasses is a sweet, quite sour, sticky and thick syrup. So you could substitute it with tamarind paste (and a little honey), or molasses and vinegar (or lemon juice) or even make your own… I found this recipe online: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pomegranate_molasses/ I think even cranberry juice would work for that… Hope it helps! 🙂
What a delicious sounding dip, I love that it has the pomegranate molasses in it. Great SRC choice.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my Group ‘A’ SRC entry: Broiled Sushi.
Lisa~~
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You definitely picked a great recipe to make! This dip sounds so wonderful. Will have to add it to my must try list.
I have been reading about this dip a lot lately and looking through the ingredients I think I have everything I need to make it. Thanks for the idea.
Oh, yum!!!! I love roasted peppers…and they must be so wonderful in this flavor packed dip. And, of course, your presentation is gorgeous! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, my friend~
I’m a dip queen. This sounds like something we would both love.
This dip looks like it is full of flavor! Great SRC pick!
I am totally intrigued! I can’t wait to try this!
Love the unique-ness of this dip! I am adding it to my list of delish things to make. Glad to be part of SRC group C with you.
I love dips too, Manu, and this one sounds so good! So many yummy ingredients… Thank you for sharing this recipe with me. I look forward to visiting The Mommy Bowl for more such recipes! Gorgeous pictures, Manu 🙂
I love dips too and this one intrigues me! A fabulous choice for SRC!
How interesting! Never heard of this before!
This looks really good. Definitely one to try! Good pick!
I love the combination of ingredients for this dip and your ‘how to’ is great. I will being making this at the weekend as it sounds like it will be delicious.
I love any kind of dip and this is on my hit list!
Wow, what a different kind of dip 🙂 I love everything about it – looks like you found a great recipe!
I’ve read a few of the participants posts, and everything looks delicious. As does your Muhammara. I’m going to have to try this very soon.
This looks delicious! Great SRC post.
So glad you were able to find something to make from my blog! I love this dip, and haven’t made it in far too long. I think I just figured out something to put on this week’s menu. Isn’t it funny how we forget about our own recipes? 🙂
I love dips! And this one looks delicious and slightly different than the usual ones…