Baharat Spice Blend

5 from 5 votes

Aromatic baharat spice blend will transport you to travel the Middle East through your food. This Arabic seasoning is widely used in the Middle East, it's made from 7 spices and often referred to as the "7 spice blend".

Course Condiments

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings small jar

Calories 168kcal

Author Diana

Equipment

spice grinder
skillet

Ingredients

1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
½ tablespoon cardamom
2 pieces whole nutmeg each around 5 grams
2 tablespoons coriander
1 tablespoon cloves
2 tablespoons cumin seeds

Instructions

Collect the spices. I don't recommend any extras such as paprika, or turmeric as that will change the flavor and you'll end up with a different spice blend. You can either collect ground spices and just mix them, or as I did, collect whole spices and toast them then grind them.
To toast the spices, put them in a dry hot skillet and toast for 4-5 minutes. I use a wooden spoon and mix so they don't get burnt. They will be really fragrant once toasted.
Alternatively, put the spices on a cookie sheet and bake at 180°C (360°F) for 5 minutes.
Once the spices are toasted, grind them using a pestle and mortar or an electric grinder.
Store in a sealed container for up to 1 year.

Notes

You can easily double or triple this recipe.
Whole spices stay fresh for longer, once you grind them, they need to be stored in a cool dry place. However, homemade spices last much longer than any ground spice that you buy from a store. So store in an airtight jar in a cool dry place for up to a year.

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