Advieh

Name: Advieh
Yield: About 1/2 cup
Ingredients: cardamom; cumin; cinnamon; dried rose petal; coriander; black pepper; turmeric; dried lime (loomi); and cloves — proportions vary considerably by intended use

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About 1/2 cup

Servings

Ingredients

cardamom
cumin
cinnamon
dried rose petal
coriander
black pepper
turmeric
dried lime (loomi)
and cloves — proportions vary considerably by intended use

Method

Toast the toastable whole spices, cool, grind, then combine with the dried rose petal and other non-toasted components.
Toast cumin, coriander, and black pepper; cinnamon and cardamom are typically toasted lightly if at all; rose petal is never toasted.

Origin: Iran.

Use: A versatile all-purpose Persian spice blend, its exact application varying by which specific advieh sub-type is intended.

Classic Dishes: Persian rice dishes; khoresh (stews); grilled meats.

Storage: Keeps 2-3 months sealed and dark.

Variations: Closely related to the Persian advieh sub-variants used specifically for rice (Advieh-e Polo) and stews (Advieh-e Khoresh).

Substitutions: Garam masala plus dried rose petal and dried lime approximates the general direction.