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Shawarma Spice Blend

A warm earthy combination of spices perfect for roasted meat and vegetables
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 .5 - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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. 
  • Transfer seeds along with all other ingredients to a small grinder or pestle & mortar and grind into a powder.
  • Store in an airtight jar somewhere cool and preferably dark for up to 1 month.