7-Spice Mix (Baharat)

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Baharat, also known as Middle Eastern 7-Spice or Lebanese 7-Spice is a fragrant blend of spices that is commonly used in Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cuisine. Though recipes vary from family to family and region to region, the most common 7 spices used to make this blend are coriander, allspice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These spices are ground together to create a fragrant, flavorful mixture that is used to season a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, stews and more.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Spices

Cuisine: Levantine, Middle Eastern

Servings: Servings

Author: Luay Ghafari

Cost: $5

Ingredients

1 tbsp Ground Coriander
1 tbsp Ground Allspice
1 tbsp Ground Cumin
1 tbsp Ground Cloves
1 tbsp Ground Black pepper
1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tbsp Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

Mix. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp Ground Coriander, 1 tbsp Ground Allspice, 1 tbsp Ground Cumin, 1 tbsp Ground Cloves, 1 tbsp Ground Black pepper, 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon and 1 tbsp Ground Nutmeg and mix well. Transfer the spice blend to an airtight spice jar and store it in your pantry.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and based on 10 servings from this recipe.

If you can’t make your own blend or don’t have access to a Middle Eastern grocer, don’t worry. You can easily replicate the blend using staple spices from your own pantry. Substitute a scant teaspoon each of ground coriander, cumin, and cinnamon for the 7-spice blend if you don't have it.

If you live close to a Middle Eastern grocer or have access to this 7-Spice blend, there’s really no need for you to be toasting, grinding and mixing your own. I have found the best spice blends can be found at Middle Eastern grocers, sold by weight. You simply ask for how much you need. A little goes a long way. Unless you use this spice blend daily, you probably only need to buy a couple of ounces (100g) to start.

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