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Baharat Spice Blend

Baharat is a very popular Middle Eastern spice blend. It adds loads of great bold Persian flavours to many dishes. It's really easy to make at home and you just need simple pantry spices.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 8 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 6 pods

Instructions

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  1. Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container.
Whole spices
  1. If using any whole spices, heat a dry (no oil) frying pan. Add all the whole spices and toast, stirring occassionally,for 3-4 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  2. Add to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle and grind to a powder. Mix with the ground spices. Store in an airtight container.
  3. Note: If using cardamom pods, toast the pods as above, then crack open remove the seeds to grind and discard the pod husks.

Notes

  • Try using Baharat these ways:
  • Rub for meat, veggies (try it on whole roasted cauliflower) or tofu.
  • Make a Baharat Salad dressing by mixing a little with oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic and a dash or maple syrup. Perfect on Rocca Salad.
  • Cook red lentils in vegetable stock and 1 teaspoon of baharat for 20 minutes for a quick Middle Eastern side dish.
  • Try it on Persian Vegetable Tofu Skewers.
  • Roast the cauliflower in baharat for this delicious Fesenjan - a Middle Eastern walnut stew.
  • Spice up kebabs.
  • Stir a little baharat into a little oil to make a paste, then swirl it into yogurt and drizzle over skewers, salads and other dishes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 8kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 8

% Daily Value*

Calories 8kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.