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    Home » Recipes » Spice Mixes

    Baharat Spice Mix

    Published: Jun 12, 2021 · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 by Famidha Ashraf with Leave a Comment

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    I chose to make my stash with whole spices because I didn't have ground cloves, so I anyways had to use the processor so might as well use all whole spices. But if you have only the ground (powder) version, then go ahead and just measure and mix! I have included the powder measurements based on the conversion guide seen on multiple established websites.

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    • What is baharat made of? 
    • What can I use instead of Baharat?
    • Is Baharat the same as ras el hanout?
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    What is baharat made of? 

    What I learned is that Baharat is Arabic for "spices" so it can be a blend of any spices. The Levant has its Baharat that they call 7 spices, and the gulf has its version which is primarily used for Machboos or Kabsa. My recipe is more of the Gulf version. Think it this way - Baharat is Arab's Garam Masala, therefore if you are an Indian/Pakistani, you know there are plenty of garam masala recipes but a few spices will be part of every blend. Similarly, the Baharat spice blend has a few indispensable items.

    Baharat is a warm spice blend that varies by region and household and typically includes black pepper, cumin, cardamom, cloves, allspice, coriander and paprika. Some blends call for nutmeg or dried lime or even dried mint depending on the region.

    What can I use instead of Baharat?

    You can pretty much use any other middle eastern spice mix like Bezar or Hawaij. It is okay if you do not have some of the spices to make the blend, you may choose to skip them and still have a flavourful dish. If you have ground spices, then you can make a tiny batch just for one dish by mixing already ground spices.

    Is Baharat the same as ras el hanout?

    No, they are not the same but they do have common ingredients.

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    Homemade Gulf Baharat Spice Mix Recipe

    Baharat spice mix
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Spice Mix
    Cuisine: middle eastern
    Keyword: baharat spice mix, lebanese 7 spice
    Servings: 4 tablespoons
    Author: Famidha Ashraf

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns  1 tablespoon powder
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon powder
    • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2½ tsp powder
    • 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon powder
    • 3 green cardamom ¼ tsp powder
    • 2 teaspoons allspice powder
    • 2 teaspoons cloves 1½ teaspoon powder
    • 1½ tablespoons paprika powder (you may replace this with Kashmiri red chilli powder)

    Instructions

    • Break down the spices in a mortar and pestle so it makes it easier to process in the grinder. 
    • Process 1 tablespoon black peppercorns , 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, and 3 green cardamom until fine in a processor or chutney maker or coffee grinder. 
    • Stir in the 2 teaspoons allspice powder and 1½ tablespoons paprika powder until combined.
    • Store in a clean dry airtight jar. 

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