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Baharat (Saudi Mixed Spices)

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword baharat spice blend, homemade baharat, middle eastern seasoning, saudi spice mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 46 servings
A warm Middle Eastern blend of pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and ground dried limes. Use it on meat, rice, soup or stew.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup black pepper
  • 1/4 cup coriander powder
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup ground paprika
  • 1/3 cup curry powder
  • 1/4 cup ground dried limes

Directions

  • Put all the spices in a bowl.
  • Whisk until the color is uniform and there are no pockets of spice.
  • Pour into a clean, dry, airtight jar and label it.
  • Shake before each use, since the heavier spices settle.

Notes

About 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound of meat for rubs or meatballs, or 1 teaspoon per 2 cups of rice, soup, or stew; adjust to taste. Airtight, cool, dark, dry; up to 2 years for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4.4mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 46 servings; coriander powder counted as ground coriander, ground dried limes counted as lemon peel. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.