Shawarma Spice Blend
A warm earthy combination of spices perfect for roasted meat and vegetables
Servings: 4 tbsp (approx.)
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.
Notes
Add 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika to give the spice mix a deeper, smoky flavor.