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Shawarma Spice Blend

A warm earthy combination of spices perfect for roasted meat and vegetables

  • Author: Justina Sullivan
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 10 Minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 - 2 tablespoons 1x
  • Category: Spices
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp cumin seeds (or 1 tbsp ground cumin)
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds (or 1.5 tsp ground coriander)
  • 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns (or 1/2 tsp black pepper)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 4  cardamom pods
  • 2 black cardamom pods
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and dry roast green and black cardamon (as well as cumin seeds and coriander seeds if using the seeds rather than the pre-prepared powder). Gently toss seeds around the pan until fragrant. 
  2. Transfer seeds along with all other ingredients to a small grinder or pestle & mortar and grind into a powder.
  3. Store in an airtight jar somewhere cool and preferably dark for up to 1 month.

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