Baharat Spice

Baharat spice is the Middle Eastern all-purpose blend: black pepper, cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, paprika and nutmeg. Warm rather than hot, it smells like the sweet-savoury middle ground between a curry powder and a mulling spice.

Earthy cumin and coriander sit at the core, balanced by the sweetness of cloves and cardamom, with cinnamon and nutmeg adding a comforting warmth and a touch of paprika giving gentle smokiness and colour. The blend is drawn from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.

How to use it

Use it as a rub for meats, or as a seasoning for stews, soups, rice and roasted vegetables. A teaspoon per portion is about right for a stew, a tablespoon per 500g for a rub. Technique tip: baharat contains both ground bark and ground seed, and the bark is slower to give up its flavour, so add it early to a slow-cooked dish and finish with a fresh pinch at the end to bring the cardamom and clove back forward.

The shaker jar

The jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. Hand wash only.

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Also known as

Middle Eastern Spice Mix, Mediterranean Warmth Blend, Aromatic Spice Mélange, Exotic Spice Blend, Baharat, Baharat Spice Blend