Cashew 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 effort. Because it's built entirely from ground spices, there's no sneaky filler, no hidden additives, and absolutely no tree nut cross-contamination to worry about — just pure, clean flavor you mixed yourself. Store-bought spice blends can be a real gamble when you're navigating nut-free cooking, since shared facilities are common and labels aren't always clear. Making your own at home takes about five minutes and gives you complete control over every single ingredient in the jar. A small pinch of cayenne is optional if you want a gentle kick, making this blend easy to customize for any palate. Stored in an airtight jar away from heat and light, it stays fresh and fragrant for up to three months of seriously good cooking.
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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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