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Baharat Spice - The Classic Blend
Enjoyed in Middle Eastern Cuisine

Baharat spice is a traditional mix used in Middle Eastern cooking with many regional variations. It's super versatile, and is often used to flavour chicken, lamb and beef dishes. It can also be mixed with olive oil and used  as a rub for roasts. In the Middle East it's also often used as a condiment.

What You'll Need: (makes about 9-10 tablespoons)

3 tbsp coriander seeds
3 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp black peppercorns
Seeds from 4 green cardamom pods
2 tsp chili powder
4 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp sumac (optional)
2 tsp caraway seeds
1 whole nutmeg
1 tsp cloves
3 inch piece of cassia-cinnamon
1-2 tsp sea salt 

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

• Break up the cinnamon and grate a teaspoons worth of nutmeg

• Grind the cinnamon pieces along with the cardamom, coriander, cumin, peppercorns, caraway, cloves and salt

• Add to a bowl

• Add the paprika, chili, nutmeg and sumac to the bowl. Combine thoroughly
  

Store in an airtight jar in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months.

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