This dish is common in North Africa and known in Morocco as “tajine msir zeetoon”. It is often served over couscous.

The coarsely ground spice blend, known as “dukka” in Egypt, combines sesame and cumin seeds plus nuts, and often other spices. Just be careful pulsing the mixture in the spice/coffee grinder or else you will have a paste consistency!

This is a lighter version of an Indian dish called “murgh makhani” (butter chicken), which is a thick full-bodied sauce punctuated with Indian spices. It is delicious served over brown basmati rice and grilled seasonal vegetables.