Baharat Spice Mix
Baharat Spice Mix is a fragrant Middle Eastern blend of peppercorns, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and sweet paprika. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the whole spices to a fine, aromatic powder in seconds, delivering far fresher flavour than shop-bought mixes and ready to season meats, stews and rice.
About this recipe
Baharat Spice Mix with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that transforms your whole spice cupboard in under ten minutes. This homemade Middle Eastern blend combines peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon sticks with ground allspice, nutmeg and sweet paprika for a warm, slightly sweet seasoning that lifts lamb, chicken, roasted vegetables and rice dishes. Searching for baharat recipes or a spice mix for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to pre-ground blends that have lost their aroma on the shelf. Here, the TM7 grinding function cracks the whole spices fresh, releasing oils that give the mix its signature fragrance and deep reddish-brown colour. It is perfect for meal prep sessions: make a batch on Sunday, store it in an airtight jar, and season quick weeknight dinners all month. If you love Lebanese, Turkish or Gulf cuisine, this blend belongs in your kitchen.
Preparation tips
- For the deepest aroma, briefly toast the peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and cardamom in a dry pan before they go into the mixing bowl, letting the oils release without any added fat.
- Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces first so the blades catch them easily; large sticks tend to spin above the blade and leave coarse splinters behind in your baharat.
- Store the finished blend in a small airtight jar away from light and heat, and label it with the date. Homemade baharat keeps its full fragrance for roughly three months, unlike shop-bought versions.
Recipe variations
- Lebanese-style baharat: increase the allspice and add a pinch of dried mint and a small dried rose bud before grinding, giving the blend a floral, slightly herbal note typical of Levantine cooking.
- Warmer Gulf variation: add a piece of dried lime (loomi) or a little ground ginger and turmeric to the cinnamon and coriander base for a tangy, golden version that suits lamb and rice dishes beautifully.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh grinding of the peppercorns and coriander seeds in the TM7 produces a powder with noticeably more aroma than pre-ground spices. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing each spice directly in the mixing bowl keeps the baharat proportions exact, so the balance between cumin, paprika and allspice is consistent every batch. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix chops the cinnamon sticks and cloves into small fragments first, ensuring they integrate evenly into the finished blend. [Built-in Scale]
- Brief heating of the cumin and cardamom seeds in the bowl releases their essential oils, deepening the flavour of the baharat without scorching. [Multi-Function]
- Final mixing distributes the ground nutmeg and sweet paprika uniformly, giving the blend its characteristic colour and an even taste in every spoonful. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- black peppercorns
- coriander seeds
- cumin seeds
- ground allspice
- ground nutmeg
- sweet paprika
- cardamom seeds
- cloves
- cinnamon sticks