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This Lebanese 7 spice powder recipe is a staple blend of spices in every Middle Eastern kitchen. Learn how to make Lebanese 7 spice powder recipe | Indian style seven spice blend | baharat |

Every cuisine has its own set of spice powders, which give the dishes of that cuisine a characteristic flavour and aroma. Like Indian cuisine has its Garam Masala, Pav Bhaji Masala or Sambhar Masala, one of the famous spice powders of Lebanese cuisine is the Baharat, a tongue-tickling mix of 7 spices.

A pinch of Lebanese 7 spice powder is enough to add an intense flavour and irresistible aroma to various Middle Eastern dishes including soups, curries, stews and sauces like Borëk, Mashkool Rice, Chick Pea Soup, Mixed Vegetable Stew, Spinach and Cheese Sambousik, Arabic Salad, Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup and Stuffed Zucchini.

pro tips to make Lebanese 7 spice powder: 1. Use fresh spices. The quality of your spices will make a big difference in the flavor of your powder. 2. Dry roast the spices before grinding. Toasting the spices will help to release their flavor and aroma. 3. Grind the spices finely. The finer you grind the spices, the better they will blend together.

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 3 mins Total Time: 8 mins 5Makes 5 tbsp
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Ingredients

For Lebanese 7 Spice Powder
2 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tbsp cinnamon (dalchini) sticks
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tbsp cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 tbsp all spice powder
1/2 tbsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder

Method

For lebanese 7 spice powder

To make lebanese 7 spice powder, combine the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cumin seeds and cloves in a broad non-stick pan.
Dry roast on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Remove in a plate and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it into a mixer jar.
Add the all spice powder and nutmeg powder, blend into a fine powder.
Store the lebanese 7 spice powder in an air tight container and use as require.

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lebanese 7 spice powder recipe | Indian style seven spice blend | baharat | then do try other spice mix recipes also:
- jhal muri masala recipe | Bengali bhaja masala | homemade jhalmudi masala |
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how to make lebanese 7 spice powder

To make lebanese 7 spice powder recipe | Indian style seven spice blend | baharat | in a broad non stick pan, add 2 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch). It provides a distinct sharpness and aroma.
Add ½ tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds. Coriander seeds possess a nutty and slightly floral aroma that enhances the overall fragrance of the spice blend.
Add ½ tbsp cinnamon (dalchini) . Cinnamon adds a subtle sweetness and warm notes.

Add ½ tbsp cumin seeds (jeera).
Add 1/2 tbsp cloves (laung / lavang) in a broad non-stick pan. They add a touch of sweetness, woody aroma and depth of flavor, creating a harmonious balance.
Dry roast on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Remove in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
Once cooled, transfer it into a mixer jar.

Add ½ tbsp all spice powder. Kebab chini imparts a warm, complex, and slightly sweet flavor that complements the other spices in the blend.
Add ½ tbsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder. Nutmeg powder introduces a subtle sweetness that complements the other spices without overpowering them.
Blend into a fine powder.
Store the lebanese 7 spice powder recipe | Indian style seven spice blend | baharat | in an air tight container and use as require.

recipes used to make bebanese 7 spice powder

Lebanese 7 spice powder can be used in making Mixed vegetable stew.

Lebanese 7 spice powder can be used in Arabic Salad.
Lebanese 7 spice powder can be used in Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup .
Lebanese 7 spice powder can be used in Stuffed Zucchini.
Lebanese 7 spice powder can be used in Mashkool Rice.

pro tips to make lebanese 7 spice powder

Use fresh spices. The quality of your spices will make a big difference in the flavor of your powder.

Dry roast the spices before grinding. Toasting the spices will help to release their flavor and aroma.
Grind the spices finely. The finer you grind the spices, the better they will blend together.