Mediterranean Diet Friendly 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 genuinely special. A careful balance of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne creates a layered fragrance that is earthy, sweet, and gently spiced all at once. It comes together in minutes — just whisk the spices in a bowl and transfer to a jar — making it one of the most rewarding things you can do for your cooking with almost zero effort. Store-bought spice blends often contain fillers, anti-caking agents, or mystery additives, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in the jar. This blend fits beautifully into a plant-forward, whole-ingredient approach to eating, since every component is a pure, dried spice with no hidden extras. Rub it onto grilled fish or chicken, stir it into lentils, or dust it over roasted vegetables — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Make a batch, tuck it in a cool dark cupboard, and watch how quickly it becomes the most-reached-for jar on your shelf.
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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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