Chestnut Free Baharat
This warm, aromatic spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that tastes deeply considered and complex. A cornerstone of Middle Eastern cooking, it layers black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne into a blend that's earthy, fragrant, and just a little bit smoky. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk the spices in a bowl, transfer to a jar, and you're set for up to three months of seriously good cooking. Pre-mixed spice blends from the store can sometimes include unexpected fillers or shared-facility allergens, so making your own means you know exactly what's going in. Every ingredient here is a straightforward ground spice, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Rub it on lamb, stir it into rice, or swirl it into a slow-cooked stew — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.
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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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