Coconut Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend is the kind of thing that transforms a simple weeknight dish into something that tastes like it took all day. Black pepper and allspice form the bold backbone, while cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg layer in that signature sweet-savory depth that makes baharat so irresistible. A whisper of cloves and dried ginger round everything out, and a pinch of cayenne is there if you want a little heat. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk, jar, and you're done. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield of unexpected additives and fillers, but making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Rub it on lamb, stir it into rice, or use it to season roasted vegetables — this blend earns its place at the front of the spice rack fast.
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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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