Levantine Seven-Spice Template
The Quirky Foodster Team
About 1/2 cup
Servings
Ingredients
- Equal parts (1 tbsp each): black pepper
- cumin
- coriander seed
- cinnamon
- clove
- nutmeg
- and paprika
Method
- Toast the whole spices, cool, grind, combine with paprika.
- Toast pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and clove; add paprika and nutmeg post-toast.
Origin: Original representative formula for this reference — a generalized template reflecting common threads across Levantine baharat-style spicing, distinct from the more specifically documented baharat family.
Use: A general-purpose warming spice base for rice, stews, and grilled meats.
Classic Dishes: A flexible template for Levantine-inspired home cooking generally.
Storage: Keeps 2-3 months sealed and dark.
Variations: This is a generalised template rather than a specific named traditional blend — for regional specificity, look to the baharat family.
Substitutions: Baharat as a more specifically traditional alternative.
- Equal parts (1 tbsp each): black pepper
- cumin
- coriander seed
- cinnamon
- clove
- nutmeg
- and paprika
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