Caffeine Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend brings together black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne into something truly special. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple weeknight dish into something that smells like it's been simmering all day. Every single ingredient here is a pure, dried spice — nothing hidden, nothing processed — so you can feel completely confident about what's going into your food. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets can sneak in unexpected additives. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and storing it in an airtight jar means you'll have a ready-to-go flavor powerhouse on your shelf for up to three months. Rub it on meat, stir it into stews, or bloom it in a little oil before adding vegetables — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you have a homemade jar of this in your pantry, it's hard to go back to anything else.
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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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