Chicken Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary meal into something truly memorable. Black pepper and allspice form the bold backbone, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom layer in a sweet, almost floral warmth that rounds everything out beautifully. A touch of cumin and coriander bring earthy depth, and the optional cayenne gives you just enough heat to keep things interesting. The whole blend comes together in minutes — just whisk, jar, and store — making it one of the easiest ways to stock your spice cabinet with something genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is pure ground spice, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess when it comes to keeping your meals free from animal proteins. Use it to season roasted vegetables, lamb, beef, lentil stews, or rice dishes, and you'll find yourself reaching for this jar constantly. Make a double batch while you're at it — three months of bold, fragrant cooking is well worth the extra two minutes.
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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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