Baharat is a very popular Middle Eastern spice blend. It adds loads of great bold Persian flavours to many dishes. It's really easy to make at home and you just need simple pantry spices.
2teaspoonground coriander1 ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
2teaspoonground cinnamon
2teaspoonground cloves2 ½ teaspoon whole cloves
½teaspoonground cardamom6 pods
Instructions
Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container.
Whole spices
If using any whole spices, heat a dry (no oil) frying pan. Add all the whole spices and toast, stirring occassionally,for 3-4 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant.
Add to a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle and grind to a powder. Mix with the ground spices. Store in an airtight container.
Note: If using cardamom pods, toast the pods as above, then crack open remove the seeds to grind and discard the pod husks.