Peter Watson's Egyptian Dukkah is the perfect thing to have with pita bread and good olive oil.
After a hard day on the camel, traditional Arabs used to roast up some nuts, seeds and spices, dip some bread into oil, dip again into their spice mix, and put paid to their hunger.
Ingredients vary, and can include hazelnuts, chickpeas, pepper, coriander, cumin, and sesame seeds. Melbourne food guru Peter Watson's version is a particularly magical mix, which also works well on lamb, fish and salads.