Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices The Real Mix Recipes

BAHARAT AKA MIDDLE EAST MIXED SPICES - THE REAL MIX

Steps:

• 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 frypan 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.
• *Note* You can also use ground spices, but using them whole is the authentic way.
• Four nutmegs come to about 1/4 cup ground.
• Be careful how much nutmeg you use; it's toxic in large doses.

BAHARAT BLEND

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle, and grind until fine. If you like, you can strain the mix through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any coarse bits, but this is optional. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.