Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cinnamon (3-inch sticks) ((or 8 tsp ground cinnamon))
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns ((or 9 tsp ground black pepper))
  • 2 tbsp cumin seeds ((or 7 ½ tsp ground cumin))
  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds ((or 7 ½ tsp ground coriander))
  • 2 tbsp sumac
  • 2 tbsp ground sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instruction

  • Toast the cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds in a sauté pan. Remove from the heat and add to a spice or coffee grinder to create a powder. Set aside and allow to cool.
  • In a small bowl, add the sumac, paprika, allspice, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg. Whisk in the ground, toasted spices and transfer to a glass container with a tight fitting lid.
  • Store in your spice cabinet and it will last about 3 months, after that the potency diminishes. Makes about 3/4 cup.