PCOS Friendly 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 like pure magic the moment you open the jar. Managing hormonal health through food often means leaning on anti-inflammatory ingredients, and this blend is stacked with them — cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric-adjacent spices that researchers have long associated with supporting insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation. The best part is that you control every single ingredient, so there are no fillers, anti-caking agents, or mystery additives that tend to sneak into store-bought blends. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and the result keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar, ready to elevate roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or grain bowls at a moment's notice. A little goes a long way, and the optional cayenne adds a gentle kick that makes the whole blend feel even more alive. Once you have a homemade jar of this on your spice shelf, it becomes one of those quiet kitchen staples you reach for constantly.
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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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