Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)
Lebanese 7 Spice, also known as Baharat, is so easy to make at home. Using pantry ingredients you already have, you can make this Middle Eastern favorite spice mix in just a minute or two. Use it in kafta, kebobs, meat rubs, or vegetarian dishes.
Servings: 20 teaspoons
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 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
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
Notes
INGREDIENTS FOR BAHARAT
All of the Lebanese seven spices are found in most pantries. Check the best before date before using. If you have some of the spices whole then use a spice grinder, blender, or food processor to mill them into the 7 spice powder.
HOW MUCH 7 SPICE POWDER TO USE
I use 1 tablespoon per 250g of ground meat (eg lamb or beef kofta). You can add more if you like. I find this a perfect ratio for protein.
Try the Baharat in some of my favourite meals like Beef Kafta or Fathead Sausage Rolls.
THERMOMIX BAHARAT
This recipe is so easy to whip up Lebanese 7 spice recipe with a Thermomix.
ACTIVATING SPICES
Do I need to dry fry the Lebanese spice mix first. No you don't but if you would prefer to dry fry to release the aromatics before adding to ground meat for kofta then by all means do it as you use it.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
Store in an airtight container in the pantry. Spices can be frozen in vacuum sealed packets if you prefer.
Nutritional values shown are guidelines only. They are for 1 serving using the ingredients listed.
If you have any queries, or questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg | Magnesium: 3mg | Net Carbs: 1g