Tabil (Tunisian Spice Mix) 2 large garlic cloves, chopped and dried in the open air for 2 days, or 2 teaspoons garlic powder ¼ cup coriander seeds 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper In a mortar, pound the garlic with the coriander, caraway, and cayenne until homogenous. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Keep in the refrigerator if using fresh garlic for up to 2 months or indefinitely if using powdered garlic, although the pungency will decline as time goes by. Makes about ¼ cup. From "A Mediterranean Feast" by Clifford A. Wright (Book also includes background information on Tabil.) middle eastern recipe index christina m k al-sudairy buy the book!