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a glass jar with ground Lebanese 7 spice surrounded with different whole spices.

Lebanese 7 Spice (Baharat)

This Lebanese seven spice blend is a staple in every Middle Eastern pantry. It is a warm and flavorful blend of spices that complement meat dishes, soups, and roasted vegetables. You can make it from whole spices for best flavor or from pre-ground spices if you're short on time.
5 from 4 votes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Lebanese
Keyword: baharat, lebanese seven spice
Servings: 24 teaspoons (½ cup)
Calories per serving: 8
PREP TIME 5 mins
COOK TIME 5 mins
TOTAL TIME 10 mins

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 30 grams whole allspice, 4 tablespoons
  • 12 grams whole black peppercorns, 1 ½ tablespoons
  • 6 grams whole cloves, 1 tablespoon
  • 4 grams whole cinnamon stick, 1 medium stick
  • 3 grams whole nutmeg, 1 medium whole nutmeg
  • 3 grams whole green cardamom pods, 15 pods
  • 3 grams ground ginger, 1 ½ teaspoons
  • 3 grams whole cumin seeds, 1 ½ teaspoons (optional)
  • 3 grams whole coriander seeds, 1 ½ teaspoons (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place all the whole spices in a dry fry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the spices are very fragrant and warmed through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  • Transfer all the toasted spices to an electric spice grinder. Break up the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces. Grind the spices into a fine consistency.
  • Add the ground ginger to the spice mixture and give it a quick blend in the grinder.
  • Sift the spices through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl, then re-grind any pieces of spices that have remained in the sieve until they are finely ground, then combine with the rest of the blend.
  • Transfer the ground Lebanese 7 spice blend into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry, and dark place for up to 6 months.

NOTES

Yield: This recipe yields half a cup of Lebanese 7 spice. 
If using pre-ground spices, combine the following and store in an airtight jar:
  • 4 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

NUTRITION

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.

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