Spice Mix

Mixed Spices - Baharat


Levant, Egypt, Turkey   -   Baharat
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 varies
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10 min
Yes		 Many Eastern Mediterranean recipes call for "Mixed Spices". Quite a number of formulas and variations are used, but here are a few very common mixes.

Note:   For any or all of these the whole spices are often dry roasted in an iron pan until aromatic to intensify flavors, as is done in India. Do them each separately because they become aromatic with different time.

Lebanese Mixed Spice



 1/4
1/4
2
1 		c
c
t
t 		Allspice berries
Peppercorns, black
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
  1. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  2. Makes 4 ounces. Sealed in an airtight jar away from heat and light it should be usable for 6 months or so.

Lebanese 7 Spice Mix



 2
2
2
2
2
2
2 		T
T
T
T
T
T
T 		Allspice berries
Peppercorns, black
Cinnamon Bark
Cloves, whole
Nutmeg
Fenugreek seeds
Ginger powder
  1. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  2. Makes 7 ounces. Sealed in an airtight jar away from heat and light it should be usable for 6 months or so..

Syrian 7 Spice Mix



 2
2
2
2
2
1
1 		T
T
T
T
T
T
T 		Cardamom Seeds
Peppercorns, black
Cinnamon Bark
Cumin Seeds
Coriander Seeds
Cloves, whole
Nutmeg 		    This takes 30 minutes if you need to shell Cardamom Pods.
  1. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  2. Fills a 4 ounce spice jar. Sealed in an airtight away from heat and sunlight it should be usable for 6 months or so.
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Egyptian Baharat



 2
2
2
2
2
1
1/2
3 		T
T
t
t
T
t
t
T 		Peppercorns, black
Coriander Seed
Cinnamon Bark
Cloves, whole
Cumin Seed
Cardamom seeds
Nutmeg, whole
Paprika 		    Often used for the sauce for the very popular Koshari
  1. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  2. Sealed in an airtight jar away from heat and light it should be usable for 6 months or so..

Jordanian Baharat



 1/4
2
2
2
1-1/2
1
2
1/4 		c
T
T
T
T
t

c 		Peppercorns, black
Coriander Seed
Cinnamon Bark
Cloves, whole
Cumin Seed
Cardamom seeds
Nutmeg, whole
Paprika
  1. Yes - that's a lot of nutmeg, but two whole ones is correct.
  2. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  3. Sealed in an airtight jar away from heat and light it should be usable for 6 months or so..

Turkish Baharat



 2
2
1
1
1
1
1/2
1/4 		T
T
T
T
T
t
t
t 		Peppercorns, black
Cumin Seed
Coriander Seed
Mint, dry
Cloves, whole
Nutmeg
Cardamom seeds
Cinnamon Bark
  1. In a spice grinder grind all ingredients exceedingly fine and mix together.
  2. Makes 4 ounces. Sealed in an airtight jar away from heat and light it should be usable for 6 months or so..
NOTES:
  1. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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