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Qizha

Nigella seed paste, use with bread, pies, pastries, tahini

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Qizha bars and a few month’s worth of pictures – Chef in disguise

The Palestinian cuisine’s answer to brownies! They are soft, rich and moist yet at the same time they pack an intense flavor punch. There is no chocolate here. The black colour is entirely fr…...

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Kitchen of Palestine - Black Cumin Pie (Qizha)

Old Palestinians managed to create a sweet healthy pie out of bitter black cumin seeds by adding sugar, oil and roasted flour to the paste of seeds....

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Flavour Diary: Black Seeds Pie | Nigella Seeds Pie Dessert Recipe | Eggless | International Cuisine

Today's recipe is interesting and unique way of having Black Seeds/Nigella Seeds/ Kalonji(hindi). Black seeds/Nigella/ Kalonji has .....

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Black Sesame: The Latest Food Trend To Try from Israel | The Nosher

Earlier this spring, Seed + Mill, the Chelsea Market artisanal tahini and halva stand in New York City, introduced a new .....

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Black Tahini Is the Dark Magic of Palestine

In the ancient city of Nablus in the West Bank, Palestinians make an inky black version of tahini called qizha that's just about impossible to source outside of the region. Finding it has become a minor personal obsession...

Is the world ready for this Palestinian dish?

Due to qizha’s richly dark look and sharp taste, people either love it – or hate it. But once you get past the shock of the first bite, it’s ‘an addictive experience’ for many...

Associated Dishes

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Side, Snack, Appetizer