baharat

Ingredients: paprika, cassia, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cloves, nutmeg

This baharat blend, based on an old Turkish recipe is beautifully balanced with the sweetness of cassia and cardamon, the scent of cloves and nutmeg and a discreet heat from the black pepper. A truly versatitle blend often seen in the middle east and gulf states in various forms, baharat can be used to spice your food before cooking with a pinch of salt or add a little baharat just before serving in a similar way to garam masala to keep the freshness of the blend and maximise the impact of the beautiful sweet aroma.

uses: Try a pinch of baharat as a rub for chicken, lamb, oily fish (mackerel, salmon, sardines etc). Good seasoning to have for a barbeque. Add a pinch of baharat to soups, stews or even tomato sauces.

good with: lentils, tomato, beef, lamb, garlic, aubergine, rice.

we recommend: approx. 1/2 tsp per person

recipe kits: lamb baharat