Bahārāt (Turkish or Iranian spice mix)

Bahārāt

Bahārāt is a spice mixture or blend used in Turkish and Iranian cuisine. Bahārāt is the Arabic word for 'spices'

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom

2 tablespoons grated nutmeg

1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon dried chilli peppers

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoon citric acid (sour salt)

To Make Bahārāt:

Put all into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake.

This makes about 1/2 cup and will keep for about 1 year.

Dried and pulverised kaffir lime leaves or sumac can also be added to taste.

The mixture can be rubbed into meat or mixed with olive oil and lime juice to form a marinade.

Per Serving : 208 Calories; 11g Fat (39.2% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 48mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat.