Gâlat dagga (Tunisian Five Spice)

Gâlat dagga (Tunisian Five Spice) is a traditional Tunisian recipe for the country's traditional spice blend, which is used in many Tunisian dishes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tunisian version of Gâlat dagga.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Tunisia Recipes

Gâlat dagga is a classic Tunisian spice blend that's simple to make but very versatile.

Ingredients:

1 tsp ground black peppercorns
1 tsp ground clove buds
7cm cinnamon stick
1 tsp grains of paradise
1 tsp freshly-ground nutmeg

Method:

Dry roast the whole spices and then blend in a pestle and mortar or a coffee grinder. This mix is traditionally used in North African lamb & vegetable dishes and is great in stir-fries and as a rub for barbecued meats and fish.