Mushroom 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 tastes like it took all day. Black pepper and allspice form the bold backbone, while cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger layer in wave after wave of fragrance and depth. A pinch of cayenne rounds things out with just enough heat to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just whisk, jar, and store. Pre-mixed spice blends from the store can be a gamble when you're avoiding certain ingredients, since fillers and flavor enhancers sometimes sneak in where you least expect them. Making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar, and the result is fresher and more vibrant than anything off a shelf anyway. Rub it on lamb, stir it into rice, or swirl it into a slow-cooked stew — this blend earns its place in your spice cabinet 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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