How to make a Middle Eastern Spice Mix
There are many different spice blends in the Middle East varying from country to region.
This Middle Eastern spice mix recipe has been specially blended by Chef Jeena.
As with Indian spices, Middle Eastern spice blends have a variation of some select spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, sumac, mint, thyme, nutmeg, pomegranate, cinnamon and many more.
Middle Eastern cuisine uses garlic, olive oil and lemons just as the Mediterranean.
This delicious and aromatic spice blend is very easy to make, there is no roasting of the spices.
Chefs Middle Eastern spice blend recipe can be used to sprinkle on food, marinate meats and more.
Spice ingredients
1 + 1/2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Sumac
1/4 tsp Dried mint
1/2 tsp Dried thyme
1/4 tsp Dried pomegranate seeds
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Light brown sugar
1/2 tsp Turmeric
Pinch black pepper
Picture of Chefs spice blend mixed with lemon, olive oil and garlic.
How to make Middle Eastern spice mix/blend
1 + 1/2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Sumac
1/4 tsp Dried mint
1/2 tsp Dried thyme
1/4 tsp Dried pomegranate seeds
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Light brown sugar
1/2 tsp Turmeric
Pinch black pepper
Picture of Chefs spice blend mixed with lemon, olive oil and garlic.
How to make Middle Eastern spice mix/blend
Take all of the spices listed on the ingredients and place into a coffee grinder or spice grinder.
Pulse for 1-2 minutes until the pommegranate seeds become powder.
Pulse for 1-2 minutes until the pommegranate seeds become powder.
Keep in a sealed container until used.
For a delicious marinade mix Chefs Middle Eastern spice mix with olive oil, garlic paste and fresh lemon juice.
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25 comments:
A gorgeous spice mix! I am addicted to spices...
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow I really loved it.. very nice spice mix..
That's such a beautiful spice mix! I love spices. Thanks for sharing, Jeena.
Wow! Looks so good! I love spices too.
Gr8 aromatic spice mix,lov all the ingredients in them
this is extremely useful, jeena! i'm always making dishes using this combination of spices, and having them already blended would save me lots of time!
This is a very interesting way to add spices; thank you, I will be trying your method next time!
Wow, what a nice mix of spices...the color is absolutely gorgeous :-)
This is an excellent spice mix. Imagine all the ways to use this...
Thanks for this recipe.
Thanks for the ingredients and measurements.But one doubt.From where can i get sumac?
Hi Shahana,
You can get sumac either at superstores or at specialist Middle Eastern shops. Kalustyians sell sumac.
Excellent ! I love middle eastern spices and use them abundantly in my cooking :) Looks fantastic here..
it sounds so flavorful...it has such great colour..love it
Love the aromatic spice mix :D
Wow! What a gorgeous mix, Jeena!
Hope you are well! xx
Wow this is wonderful. I have been looking for a recipe of the Middle Eastern Spice Mix for over a month now. I am so glad that found your blog. Thank you for sharing that recipe.
Hi Jeena - I love your site...how come soooo few posts? Have been checking your sight each day...nothing new...how come? Ina
oh thanks for this i have many arab friends and im always having them over for dinners
Sure would have been spicy
Jeena...how are you? Hope all is well. Miss your posts.
Miss you, Jeena. Hope all is well!
What a beautiful dip! I would love to have it with my Dosa :-)
i LOVE this blog! such lovely food, and un-fussy recipes. But what's happened to Chef Jeena? No posts since the summer - has she gone away???
Wonderful recipe...its delicious
Step-by-step snaps add real beauty to the post...great..
Thanks for sharing
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