Hawaij (Spice Mix from Yemen)

Name: Hawaij (Spice Mix from Yemen)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 tsp cumin seeds; 3 tsp black peppercorns; 3 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tsp cardamom seeds; 2 tsp cloves; 3 tsp turmeric powder

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5.0

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Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
14 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli

Hawaij (Spice Mix from Yemen)

Stella Pitts

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Hawaij is a spice blend from Yemen. A simple, colourful blend of flavours that impart a fragrant note to many dishes; from soups to stews, grilled meats and even to coffee!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tsp cumin seeds
3 tsp black peppercorns
3 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cardamom seeds (or 10 cardamom pods)
2 tsp cloves
3 tsp turmeric powder

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Instructions

In a dry frying pan, roast the whole spices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and add to a spice grinder or pestle & mortar
Grind the spices until a fine powder. Stir in the turmeric.
Store in airtight jar for up to 6 months.
2 tsp of the spice mix or less is generally enough for one use.

Notes

Serving suggestions
Storage
As a dry rub for meat, like steak, pork ribs or lamb leg. I’ll rub it generously over the meat and then cook however the meat dictates. I made a slow roasted Hawaij lamb leg recently which cooked for 4 hours turned out amazing.
Sprinkled over roasted vegetables. Simply toss into vegetables before roasting with a little oil. It’s fabulous with sweet potatoes, pumpkin and potatoes.
As an ingredient for soups or stews. When making a stew or soup, I added a few tsp to the mix and it automatically transforms the flavour. I made a splendid beef stew recently and used a couple of tablespoons of Hawaij. I added a whole kilo of tiny sweet onions too – onion and Hawaij were a combination sensation.
A cauliflower head was roasted whole until soft. I then mixed a little Hawaij with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and generously drizzled over the whole cauliflower – a triumph!
Mixed into butter with a little minced garlic then rolled and chilled it made for a wonderful spiced butter for vegetables, steaks, fish or just spread on crusty bread.
Biscuits/scones were transformed with a spoonful or two of Hawaij to the dry ingredients.
Keep Hawaij fresh by making in small batches and storing in an airtight jar or tin for 3+ months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 14kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 14 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	14kcal	1%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	3mg	0%
Potassium	72mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	19IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	24mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%