Turmeric Free Baharat
Baharat is one of those spice blends that makes everything it touches taste deeply complex and warmly aromatic — think slow-cooked meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews that smell like they've been simmering for hours. This version layers black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, dried ginger, and optional cayenne into a blend that hits every note from earthy to sweet to gently spicy. The problem with store-bought baharat is that many commercial blends sneak in turmeric as a filler or color booster, which makes label-reading a constant chore. Making it yourself takes about five minutes and gives you complete control over every single ingredient in the jar. Just whisk the spices together, and you're done — no cooking, no special equipment required beyond a bowl and a spoon (or a mortar and pestle if you're starting from whole spices). Stored in an airtight jar away from heat and light, this blend stays fresh and potent for up to three months, ready to elevate weeknight dinners whenever you need it.
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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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