- 1/2 teaspoon whole cuminseed
- 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- In a dry small heavy skillet toast cuminseed and coriander seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Cool spices completely and in a mortar with pestle or in an electric spice or coffee grinder grind fine.
- In a bowl whisk together tahini and water until smooth and whisk in spices, vinegar, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Dressing may be thinned with additional water if necessary.