This is an absolutely fabulous aromatic spice mixture to add to vegetable dishes or use as a spice rub for meat. We were interested in having some Middle Western food to recognize the end of Ramadan, and this was an excellent choice.
- 1⁄2 cup black peppercorns
- 1⁄4 cup whole coriander seed
- 1⁄4 cup cinnamon sticks
- 1⁄4 cup whole cloves
- 1⁄3 cup cumin seed
- 2 teaspoons whole cardamon pods
- 4 whole whole nutmegs
- 1⁄2 cup ground paprika
- Basically, just place all the spices except
the paprika and nutmeg in a blender or adequate grinder and process
until it becomes a powder.
- If necessary you can grind 1/2 cup at a time.
- Grate the nutmeg and blend this with the paprika into the spices.
- Store in an airtight jar.
- Generally in some areas, they lightly toast the spices in an oven to bring out more flavor.
- You can gain this also by putting the amount
you're going to use, on a hot dry saute pan and toast it for a few seconds
before using.
- This not only makes the kitchen smell good, but brings out a richer flavor of any spice.
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