Monday, January 17, 2011

What is "Mixed Spice"?

Salam to all,

I have been asked this question many times since i started posting my recipes on Facebook.
Mixed spices (buharat mushakala بهارات مشكلة) also called 7 spices, or Arabic spices,  is a combination of 7 different spices and is added in many of  middle eastern dishes. So it is a must in my pantry. You can also make your own by following this recipe:

2 tbsp Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp Ground coriander
1 tbsp Ground cloves
2 tbsp Ground cumin
½ tsp Ground cardamom
2 tsp Grated nutmeg
¼ tsp Ground cinnamon

I use it on  meats, yellow rice dishes, chicken, stews,  just about anything ... it gives great flavor to the food..
I buy mine at the local middle eastern grocery, but if one is not available you can make your own :)
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2 comments:

  1. NoorJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    This is also a question I get asked a lot. What is your Arabic spice mix lol... I use it on everything as well.

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  2. KateJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I use it on everything too! It is my favorite mix!

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