My first experience of eating Muhammara was at “Pera Mediterranean Brasserie”, a highly rated restaurant in New york city. Being a vegetarian, I had few options to choose from at the restaurant. I will confess that I have been hooked to Muhammara since then and every time I visit a Mediterranean restaurant, I look forward to eating Muhammara.
Muhammara is an aromatic dip that stands out for its bright color and unique taste. The spicy-sweet-sour taste is perfectly balanced with the aroma of herbs and spices. The toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to the dip. Muhammara elevates any simple bread or vegetables or meats to a complete meal. This dip is great for parties as it is easy to share. Your vegetarian friends will love this dish and thank you for introducing a new dish.
Muhammara is a perfect mezze (also called meze) which means a selection of small dishes served as appetizers in parts of the Mediterranean and North Africa. Muhammara is best served with pita bread or naans or as a spread for a roasted veggie sandwich.
My recipe for Muhammara is based on traditional Syrian cuisine with some additional ingredients that will elevate the taste and aroma. I have used Fresh red peppers, Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, walnuts, crushed red pepper (for extra heat), paprika ( for color, earthy taste, and mild heat), [Oregano, Basil and Parsley ( all 3 can be fresh herbs or dried form)], Pomegranate molasses ( I have explained how to make this from scratch in case you don't find it in your nearby stores),
I hope you will find this recipe helpful and tasty. Please rate this recipe. If you have liked it, please share it with your friends. For more updates on new recipes, please subscribe.