Bahārāt

Bahārāt means “spice” in Arabic, derived from the word bahār, which means “pepper,” so it is a mixed spice with black pepper. It is an all-purpose mix used in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine and found in many prepared savory dishes.

Bahārāt can be bought at Middle Eastern groceries and markets, but it is also quite easy to make fresh for yourself and keep stored in a spice jar. There are many different variations, all based on the basic ingredients of blac