BaHarat

BAHARAT

Baharat is a spice mixture or blend used in Middle Eastern cuisine, in Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan, as well as in Turkish, Iranian, Kurdish and Israeli cuisine. Baharat is the Arabic word for 'spices' (the plural form of bahar 'spice'). The mixture of finely ground spices is often used to season lamb, fish, chicken, beef, and soups and may be used as a condiment. Make your own and keep it in a sealed jar for up to eight weeks.

· 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

· 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

· 1 small cinnamon stick, coarsely chopped

· 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

· 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

· 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

· 1 teaspoon cardamom pods

· 1/2 whole nutmeg, grated

Place all the spices in a spice grinder and grind until a fine powder is formed