Oats Free Baharat
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this Middle Eastern spice blend brings together black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and a whisper of cayenne into something truly magical. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple braise, roasted vegetable, or grilled meat into a dish that tastes like it took hours of careful seasoning. The beauty here is that every single ingredient is a pure, single-origin spice — nothing hidden, nothing processed, nothing to second-guess. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought spice blends can be a minefield of unexpected fillers and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch is both smarter and more satisfying. A quick whisk in a small bowl is all it takes, and if you want even more depth, grinding whole spices fresh before blending takes it to another level entirely. Stored in an airtight jar, this blend stays potent and fragrant for up to three months, meaning you can batch it once and reach for it all season long.
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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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