Nigvzis Sakmazi (Walnut Paste)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups walnut halves (about 5 ounces)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground blue fenugreek

Steps

1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until mixture forms a coarse paste, 15 to 20 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Transfer paste to a bowl; press plastic wrap directly onto surface, cover bowl tightly with a second piece of plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.