A simple recipe, even for beginner bakers

Chef Sami Tamimi shares a recipe

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"Middle Eastern ma'akaroon have nothing to do with French macarons," says chef Sami Tamimi. "The Middle Eastern ones are traditionally made from semolina, olive oil and aniseed and are deep-fried before being drenched in sugar syrup," he says. "Here is a slightly healthier way of making these buttery cookies, which are pretty easy to make.

Ingredients (Makes 15)

125g pistachios, finely ground

125g ground almonds

100g caster sugar

½tsp mastic, ground

¼tsp baking powder

Salt