Macadamia Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that smells like it took all day. Black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne come together in a single bowl to create a blend that's earthy, sweet, and gently spiced all at once. Pre-made spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain nuts, since shared processing facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know exactly what's in the jar. Mixing your own from individual ground spices puts you fully in control of every ingredient — no surprises, no cross-contact concerns. The whole process takes just a few minutes of measuring and whisking, and if you have whole spices on hand, a quick pass through a grinder makes the result even more fragrant. Store it in an airtight jar and you'll have a ready-to-go blend for rubbing onto meats, stirring into stews, or seasoning roasted vegetables for up to three months.
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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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