North African Baharat

Name: North African Baharat
Yield: Makes about ½ cup (50 g)
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried mint (optional); 2 to 3 cardamom pods; 5 to 6 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 3 to 4 tablespoons crumbled dried organic rose petals or rosebuds, stems discarded (see Sources); 2 cinnamon sticks, each about 2 inches (5 cm) long; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional); Good pinch of saffron threads (optional)

Preparation info

Makes about
½ cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Vegetarian Feasts

By Aglaia Kremezi

Published 2014

About

This is a basic recipe with optional components. Add or subtract, increase or decrease the amounts of each spice to create your own mix.

Ingredients

3 to 4 tablespoons crumbled dried organic rose petals or rosebuds, stems discarded (see Sources)
2 tablespoons whole black p

Africa
Spice Mix
North Africa
Spicy
Mediterranean
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Grind the spices in a spice grinder or a clean coffee grinder. Transfer to a sealed jar and keep in a cool, dark place.