Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Gluten free – this gluten-free Lebanese spice blend recipe is coeliac-friendly and keto-friendly.
Everyday ingredients – Made with everyday ingredients all 7 spices are more than likely in your pantry right now.
Quick and easy – just mix it and use it as needed.
What is Lebanese 7 Spice?
The Arabic word Baharat or Sabaa Baharat (which means spices) also knows Lebanese 7 Spice seasoning.
This fragrant and aromatic spice mixture adds an incredible flavour to Lebanese cuisine. It is perfect in beef or lamb kafta, Lebanese vegetarian dishes, or even in burgers on the grill. Try it in our incredibly good Beef Kafta recipe.
Related Recipes: Taboule Salad / Keto Wraps / Easy Garlic Kebab Sauce
The Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full list of ingredients need to make this Lebanese spice recipe and the amount of each required.
I am sure each Lebanese family has their own combination ratio for this 7 spice mix. You can use whole spices or ground spices just ensure you mill or grind it to a fine powder for use.
Black pepper – I use ground black pepper. Please note the amount of pepper used does not make this spice mix hot or “peppery”.
Allspice – comes from the Allspice tree. It is not a combination of spices like garam masala or Mixed Spice.
Cumin powder – you can use cumin seeds or ground cumin. If using seeds they will need to be blended to a powder or milled using a spice grinder before adding to the seven spices mix.
Coriander powder – ground coriander comes from the dried seeds pods of cilantro (coriander).
Cinnamon – do not skip the cinnamon. It adds so much to this Arabic seasoning. If you only have cinnamon quills then mill or grate to a powder.
Nutmeg – is available in ground powder or whole nutmeg. I used whole nutmeg and microplaned it into the mixture.
Cloves – ground cloves adds a delicious fragrant touch to this 7 spice seasoning.
How to Make Baharat
Step 1. Place all ingredients into a small bowl and stir until combined. Use immediately or store in an airtight container. Try it with our Kafta (Lebanese Beef Kebabs) recipe.
NOTE: Making Lebanese seven spice or any seasoning in a Thermomix is very simple. I have included instructions on how to make it in the recipe card.
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FAQs
You can store this for months in an airtight container in the pantry. I always just take notice of the best before dates of the spices I use.
No it is not. It is more fragrant than spicy.
You can make it with 6 spices if needed. I am sure it will still be tasty. I think it is a must to try it at least once with all seven spices.
Sprinkle over protein e.g. lamb, pork, chicken and grill or barbecue. Season vegetables before baking or grilling. Add a pinch to wintery comfort soups. There are so many ways to use this spice.
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Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Allspice
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon (½ teaspoon) ground cloves
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- MIX– Place all ingredients into a small bowl and stir until combined. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon Allspice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
THERMAL METHOD
- MIX – Place all ingredients into mixer; mix 5 sec/ speed 3. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon Allspice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
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12 responses to “Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)”
I’m absolutely obsessed with this Baharat recipe! I love how easy you can make it with minimal and simple ingredients.So easy isn’t it!
I love using baharat but can’t always buy it where I live so this recipe is what I’ve been looking for. The ratio and spice combination is perfect. I’ll be making it this weekend to use for kebabs. Thank you!
Enjoy your kebabs Marcellina. x
I had never tried such a delicious combination of spices! The flavor is so unique and complex! I have already tried it with my favorite vegetable soup and the taste was simply amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe!You are very welcome Natalia.
This sounds amazing, I have some lamb chops in the fridge I am going to use this with, can’t wait. Thanks for the recipe.Enjoy!
Look at kebabs here I come!Haha! They are sooo good!
This spice mix smells awesome. I just mixed up a batch and can’t wait to use it over our meats on the bbq and also over our vegetables. I had everything in my pantry to make it and it’s great to know you can make your own at home with no nastiest in it.I am sure you will love it Lynda. I loved this soooo much in the kafta.
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