Bezar Spice
Bezar spice mix recipe is a unique blend used in Emirati cuisine. Blended with ghee, this can be added to soups, stews, roasts, etc.
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 25.55kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cumin seeds 15g
- 2 tablespoon coriander seeds 10g
- 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 24g
- 2 tablespoon fennel seeds 15g
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 10g
- 1 cinnamon stick 5g
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom 5g
- 3 to 5 dried red chillies 5g
- ½ nutmeg (broken pieces)
- 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the cinnamon stick, dried red chillies, and nutmeg. Once done, set this aromatic blend aside.1 cinnamon stick, 3 to 5 dried red chillies, ½ nutmeg
- Grind the remaining whole spices in 2 or 3 batches, depending on your grinder's capacity, until they reach a coarse consistency.2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds, 2 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp green cardamom
- Combine the ground spices with the already prepared mix of cinnamon, chillies, and nutmeg. Add in the ground ginger and turmeric. Give it a few pulses to ensure a uniform blend.2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp ground ginger
- Spread the freshly ground spice blend in a plate for a few minutes to cool off any heat.
- Transfer your freshly made bezar spice mix to an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dark place away from heat and moisture.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 25.55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.45g | Protein: 1.25g | Fat: 0.92g
