Damascus-Style 7-Spice (Baharat)

Name: Damascus-Style 7-Spice (Baharat)
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 40 g
Ingredients: 14 g Allspice berries; 8 g Black peppercorns; 6 g Cumin seeds; 4 g Cinnamon stick; 3 g Green cardamom seeds; 3 g Nutmeg, freshly grated; 2 g Cloves

A paprika-free blend built on allspice warmth, perfect for kebabs, tomato sauces, and pilafs.

Process

Total

12 MIN

14 garoma

Allspice berries

8 garoma

Black peppercorns

6 garoma

Cumin seeds

4 garoma

Cinnamon stick

3 garoma

Green cardamom seeds

2 garoma

Cloves

Toast allspice, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom seeds and cloves in a dry pan over medium heat for 60–90 seconds until fragrant.

No dedicated ingredients

Cool the spices completely, then grind to a fine powder.

3 garoma

Nutmeg, freshly grated

Stir in freshly grated nutmeg, sift if desired, and store airtight. Best within 3 months.

Notes

Whole spices yield the brightest flavour; substitute pre-ground only if absolutely necessary.
Warm the blend slightly before using to reawaken aromatics.
Add to tomato sauces, lamb skewers or rice for an instant Damascene accent.