How To Make Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)

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How To Make Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)

This recipe for 7 Spice powder is a great way to add a kick of flavor to any dish. The allspice and cumin give the powder a warm, earthy taste, while the paprika and black pepper add a bit of spice. The cardamom and garlic powder round out the flavors, making this an incredibly versatile spice.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Course: Spices

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: Jar

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Elle John

Ingredients

1 Cardamom Pod or ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder
2 tablespoon Allspice Berries or 1 tablespoon of allspice powder
2 tablespoon Cumin or 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds or 1 tablespoon of coriander powder
1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns or 1 tablespoon of black pepper powder
2 tablespoon Paprika Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

Start by crushing the allspice and cumin seeds. You can do this with a mortar and pestle, or by placing them in a sealable bag and using a rolling pin to crush them.
Next, add the crushed seeds to a pan along with the coriander seeds, black pepper, and cardamom pods. Dry roast the mixture over low to medium heat until it becomes fragrant, roughly 2-3 mins.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Once cooled, grind the spices together until they form a fine powder.
Finally, stir in the paprika and garlic powder then transfer the spice mix to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place. And there you have it - your very own 7 Spice powder!
If you are using ground spices, then mix them all together until thoroughly mixed, please note fresh spices will generate extra flavor.

Notes

Adjust the flame when dry roasting the spices, ensure they don't burn, I would personally prefer to do it one minute longer but on a very low flame.
I like a bit more heat so I add 1 tablespoon of extra paprika, avoid using smoked paprika.

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