Do you reckon I could use a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor? Would probably just take longer I'm thinking...

Here's a recipe I just found, for anyone who wants one...


Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Makes
190g (1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients (serves 4)
  • 110g (2/3 cup) hazelnuts
  • 80g (1/2 cup) sesame seeds
  • 2 tbs coriander seeds
  • 2 tbs cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp flaked sea salt (like Maldon brand)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
  • Crusty bread, to serve


Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Spread the hazelnuts over a baking tray and cook in preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until toasted. Rub the hazelnuts between a clean tea towel to remove as much skin as possible.
  3. Place the toasted hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Add to the bowl with the hazelnuts.
  5. Place coriander seeds and cumin seeds in frying pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic and seeds begin to pop. Transfer seeds to a mortar and pestle. Pound until finely crushed (alternatively, use a coffee or spice grinder). Add the crushed spices, pepper and salt to the hazelnut mixture and mix well.