Nightshade Free 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. For anyone avoiding nightshades, finding a bold, ready-made spice blend at the store is genuinely tricky — paprika and chili powder sneak into so many commercial blends that label-reading becomes a full-time job. This version skips all of that entirely, built from spices that deliver serious depth and heat without a single nightshade in sight. The optional cayenne is the only ingredient that touches that territory, and the recipe makes it easy to simply leave it out if you need to stay strict. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and the result is a fragrant, versatile blend that keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar. Rub it on lamb, stir it into rice, or fold it into a slow-cooked stew — it brings that signature warmth to just about anything on your rotation.
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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)
Can be omittedcayenne pepper
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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