Examples of harissa

• Westernised harissa almost always uses red chili's because of the trouble obtaining black cumin which is significantly different from standard cumin.

• Home-made harissa spices it up, and the falafel is kosher and gluten-free.

• Traditionally, harissa was prepared on feast days in communal pots and served to all comers.

• Harissa is made of red chili, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, olive oil, and sometimes also caraway or mint.

• Spice mixtures such as ras el hanout, baharat, and chilli pastes like harissa are frequently used.

• The best-known version is the egg brik, a whole egg in a triangular pastry pocket with chopped onion, tuna, harissa and parsley.

• It is served hot and dressed with cumin and harissa.