Baharat aka

SUROVINY

For anyone who desires an authentic taste of the mid east. This recipe was learned by watching a good friend of mine in Jordan when she was grinding her family`s monthly supply
# 0,5 cup whole black peppercorn
# 0,25 cup whole coriander seed
# 0,25 cup cassia or cinnamon bark
# 0,25 cup whole cloves
# 0,333333333333333 cup cumin seed
# 2 teaspoons whole cardamom seeds
# 4 whole whole nutmegs
# 0,5 cup ground paprika

POSTUP

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Basically, just place all the spices except the paprika and nutmeg in a blender or adequate grinder and process until it becomes a powder.
2
If necessary you can grind 0,5 cup at a time.
3
Grate the nutmeg and blend this with the paprika into the spices.
4
Store in an airtight jar.
5
Generally in some areas, they lightly toast the spices in an oven to bring out more flavor.
6
You can gain this also by putting the amount you`re going to use, on a hot dry frypan and toast it for a few seconds before using.
7
This not only makes the kitchen smell good, but brings out a richer flavor of any spice.
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*Note* You can also use ground spices, but using them whole is the authentic way.
9
Four nutmegs come to about 0,25 cup ground.
10
Be careful how much nutmeg you use; it`s toxic in large doses.