Celery 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, roast, or grain dish into something that tastes like it took hours of careful seasoning. Because it's built entirely from pure ground spices, there's no hidden vegetable powder, no filler, and nothing to second-guess — just clean, bold flavor from start to finish. Store-bought spice blends can be surprisingly tricky, sometimes padded with anti-caking agents or blended on shared equipment with allergen-containing ingredients, so making your own at home is genuinely the smarter move. A quick whisk in a small bowl and a transfer to an airtight jar is all it takes, and the blend keeps well for up to three months. The optional cayenne gives you a gentle kick if you want it, or you can leave it out for a warmer, more mellow profile that works beautifully across savory dishes.
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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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