Honey Free Baharat
This warm, aromatic spice blend is the kind of thing that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that smells like it took all day. Rooted in Middle Eastern and North African cooking traditions, it layers black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne into a deeply complex blend that works on meat, roasted vegetables, rice dishes, and beyond. The whole recipe comes together in minutes — just measure, whisk, and store. Since every ingredient here is a pure, single-origin spice, there's nothing to second-guess about hidden sweeteners or additives that sometimes sneak into pre-made spice mixes at the store. Making it yourself means you control exactly what goes in, which is a real advantage when you're keeping a close eye on what you eat. Stored in an airtight jar in a cool, dark spot, this blend stays fragrant and potent for up to three months, so one quick batch keeps your kitchen stocked for weeks of bold, flavorful cooking.
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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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