Yemeni Spice Mix Recipe_Hawaij_ Mandi Spice Recipe !!

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier alternative with more protein.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika can provide similar flavor without the smoke.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Prepare the Yemeni spice mix by dry roasting the spices: cumin, black pepper, green cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and coriander seeds.

Allow the roasted spices to cool, then grind them into a fine powder using a grinder.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the ground spice mix.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: