Beef Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend is one of those pantry staples that transforms an ordinary meal into something truly memorable. Black pepper and allspice form the bold backbone, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom layer in a sweet, almost floral warmth that keeps you coming back for another sniff of the jar. A touch of cumin and coriander round everything out with earthy depth, and the optional cayenne gives it just enough of a kick to keep things interesting. Because it's built entirely from ground spices, there's nothing to worry about on the ingredient front — no hidden animal-derived additives, no mystery fillers, just pure flavor. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a versatile blend ready to season roasted vegetables, lamb, chicken, lentils, rice dishes, and more. Making your own also means you control the freshness and the heat level, which store-bought versions rarely let you do. Keep a jar on hand and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ground allspice
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground dried ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, dried ginger, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
If using whole spices, grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground before combining.
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