№102Condiments
Baharat Warm Blend
The essential warm spice blend of the Middle Eastern kitchen, bringing sweet, earthy, and mildly hot tones to stews and meat marinades.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp cardamom seeds
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Toast whole black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, cloves, and cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2 minutes until highly aromatic.
- 2
Let cool completely. Grind the toasted spices in a high-powered spice grinder to a very fine powder.
- 3
Sift in sweet paprika, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until uniform.
- 4
Store in an airtight container in a dark cupboard. Use within 6 months.
Accuracy note
This all-purpose blend is distinct from Moroccan ras el hanout and Ethiopian berbere.
Chef’s note
Freshly toasting the whole seeds before grinding releases volatile oils that pre-ground store-bought packages lack.
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