Paraben 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. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple braise, roasted vegetable, or grain dish into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. One of the quiet wins of making your own spice blends from scratch is knowing exactly what went into them — no fillers, no preservatives, no mystery additives that can sneak into commercial seasoning mixes. Every ingredient here is a straightforward, single-origin ground spice, which makes this a genuinely clean choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. The optional cayenne gives you a gentle kick if you want it, or you can leave it out for a blend that's all warmth and fragrance without the heat. Whisk everything together, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and makes weeknight cooking feel a little more special.
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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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