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Baharat بهارات (Lebanese 7-spice blend)
Make your own Baharat, the Lebanese 7-spice blend. This perfectly balanced Baharat infuses an earthy, warm essence that’s a hallmark of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 (Yield: ⅓ cup)
Calories: 10 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Optional Dry Roasting: Toast cumin, coriander, cloves, and cardamom seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes; cool before grinding.
- Grind the spices to a fine powder for even flavor distribution in your Baharat blend.
- Store your Baharat blend in an airtight container, protecting it from light, heat, and moisture to maintain its vibrancy for a few months.
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Notes
- Precise Measurement: Accurate amounts of each spice ensure a balanced blend; use measuring spoons for consistency. On the other hand, if you want to tweak the balance of flavors, feel free to tweak it to your preferred taste.
- Dry Roasting for Depth: If roasting, make sure to cool the spices before grinding; this step enhances aroma and improves the quality of the spice blend.
- Airtight Storage: Preserve freshness by storing Baharat in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture. Use within a few months for peak taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
10kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
586IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(Yield: ⅓ cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.