Wheat 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 weeknight protein or roasted vegetable into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. Because it's built entirely from pure ground spices, there's no filler, no starch, and no hidden grain-based additives to worry about — just bold, clean flavor from start to finish. Store-bought spice blends can be surprisingly tricky, since anti-caking agents and shared processing facilities sometimes introduce unwanted ingredients, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. A quick whisk in a small bowl is all it takes, and the whole batch stores beautifully in an airtight jar for up to three months. Keep a jar on hand and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — stirred into stews, rubbed onto meat, or dusted over roasted chickpeas for a snack that punches way above its weight.
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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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