"Raw hazelnuts" refers to hazelnuts that have not been cooked or processed in any way. They are in their natural state as they are freshly picked from the tree. Full definition
for sweet dukkah 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts or walnuts 1/3 cup sesame seeds 2 tablespoons poppy seeds — optional 4 green cardamom pods — crushed in mortar and pestle, green shells removed 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2/3 cup raw, unsalted pistachio nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3 soft dates — pitted and chopped pinch of sea salt (golubkakitchen.com)