Baharat Spice Blend

Spices for Baharat

Today, we’re sharing with you our take on Baharat, a wonderful, Middle Eastern spice blend that's as diverse as the people themselves. Like many family recipes, each household has their own favorite. This is ours, and serves as a dry rub for grilled meats such as lamb and chicken, and as a finishing touch on roasted vegetables.

The spices are most likely in your pantry—cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, a cinnamon stick, whole cloves, sumac, and kosher salt. Well, maybe not sumac, which has a tangy, citrusy flavor and can be found in your local Middle Eastern market. Definitely worth searching for. Road trip anyone?

Salt is traditionally not included in Baharat spice blends, however we find the addition of salt helps balance the flavor of the spices.

 

Baharat Spices in Spice Grinder


Recipe: Baharat Spice Blend

Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches long)
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons sumac
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt


Instructions:

  1. Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally, until they become fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn, or the spice will become bitter.

  2. Cool to room temperature.

  3. Grind the toasted spices along with the sumac and kosher salt in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until you create a powder.

  4. Store the Baharat spice blend in an airtight container, preferably glass, away from direct light and heat. It should last for up to a year, but the flavors are best when used within the first few months.

 

Baharat Spice Blend

 

Our Baharat spice blend can be used as a dry rub, mixed with yogurt to make a marinade, or to season various dishes, such as grilled meats, roasted vegetables, soups, stews, and even rice or couscous dishes. It adds a warm, aromatic flavor with a hint of citrusy tang from the sumac. Enjoy experimenting with it in your cooking!

As always, reach out to The Small Town Chef with any questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you.


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