Gut Friendly 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. Each spice in this blend has a long history of supporting digestive wellness — ginger, cumin, coriander, and cardamom in particular are well-regarded for their gut-soothing properties, making this blend as functional as it is flavorful. Store-bought spice mixes can hide fillers, anti-caking agents, or blended ingredients that don't always sit well with a sensitive system, so mixing your own gives you full control over exactly what goes in. The process couldn't be simpler: whisk everything together, and you're done in minutes. A pinch of cayenne is optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on how your gut is feeling that day. Rub it on meat, stir it into stews, or dust it over roasted vegetables — this blend is endlessly versatile and keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar. Once you have a batch on hand, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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