Carrageenan Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend layers black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple braise, roasted vegetable, or grain dish into something that tastes like it took hours of careful seasoning. Many store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes sneak in additives and fillers that can be hard to track down on a label, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-origin ground spice — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just real flavor. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and the result keeps beautifully in an airtight jar for up to three months. If you have whole spices on hand, a quick pass through a spice grinder before blending takes the aroma to another level entirely. Once you have a batch ready to go, 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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