Labna Balls Rolled in Tunisian Dukkah Recipe

Name: Labna Balls Rolled in Tunisian Dukkah
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups thick plain yogurt; ½ cup canola oil; ½ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup pistachios, chopped; ⅓ cup blanched almond, toasted and crushed; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 ½ tablespoons ground coriander; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed; 2 teaspoons nigella seeds; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch ground cardamom; 1 pinch saffron thread; bread, warmed (flatbread); pickle; radish; chile

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups thick plain yogurt
½ cup canola oil
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup pistachios, chopped
⅓ cup blanched almond, toasted and crushed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 teaspoons nigella seeds
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 pinch saffron thread
bread, warmed (flatbread)
pickle
radish
chile

1
Drain the yogurt in a fine sieve lined with a clean kitchen cloth for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
2
Rub a little oil on your hands, and roll small spoonfuls of the yogurt into balls about the size of a large marble.
3
Place in a flat-sided dish.
4
Mix the canola and olive oils then pour the oil over the labna.
5
Mix the dukkah ingredients in a bowl until well combined then place in an airtight container.
6
To serve the labna, lift balls from the oil and drain well.
7
Roll in dukkah and serve with bread, pickles, radishes and chilies.

805

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups thick plain yogurt, ½ cup canola oil, ½ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup pistachios, chopped, and more.

Yes, Labna Balls Rolled in Tunisian Dukkah falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Labna Balls Rolled in Tunisian Dukkah

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