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Shawarma spice in a jar with spoon.

Shawarma Spice Mix (Authentic Middle Eastern Seasoning)

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 28
Adjust Servings Here: 1 cup

Description

A shawarma spice mix is a classic Middle Eastern seasoning used in many meat dishes. The rich aroma comes from the use of exotic spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and other warm spices. Making it homemade is a simple and easy way of adding more zing to your favorite recipes.

Ingredients 

From powders

  • 2 tbsp Sweet paprika 
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne or hot paprika powder
  • 2 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cardamon
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Ground Nutmeg 
  • 1½ tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ground Allspice
  • 2 tbsp Black pepper powder

From whole spices

  • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp (15 pods) Green Cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 2 3-inch Cinnamon stick (Use 1½ sticks if using cassia)
  • 1 tbsp (15 cloves) Whole Cloves
  • 9 Dried paprika peppers, broken
  • 6 Dried cayenne peppers, broken Use 3 - 4 for mild.
  • 1 tbsp (15 whole) Allspice berries
  • 2 tbsp (10 corns) Black peppercorns
  • ½ inch Whole nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger powder

Instructions

Shawarma Spice Aix from powders

  • Combine all spices in a bowl until you have one even color.
    2 tbsp Sweet paprika , 1 tbsp Cayenne or hot paprika powder, 2 tbsp Ground cumin, 1½ tsp Turmeric powder, 2 tbsp Garlic powder , 1 tbsp Ginger powder, 1 tbsp Ground Cardamon , 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon , 1 tbsp Ground Nutmeg  , 1½ tsp Ground cloves, 1 tbsp Ground Allspice , 2 tbsp Black pepper powder
  • Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container. Store in a cool dark place for up to 3 months.

Shawarma Spice Mix from whole spices

  • Toast - Add all the whole spices (not powders) to a frying pan. Toast the spices on low heat for just 3 to 4 minutes until you get a nice aroma of spices. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
    1 tbsp Cumin seeds, 1 tbsp Green Cardamom pods, 2 3-inch Cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp Whole Cloves, 9 Dried paprika peppers, broken, 6 Dried cayenne peppers, broken, 1 tbsp Allspice berries, 2 tbsp Black peppercorns, ½ inch Whole nutmeg
  • Grind - Add all the whole spices and powders to a spice grinder and blend until smooth.
    2 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 tbsp Ginger powder
  • Store - Transfer to an airtight spice jar or container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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