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Hawaij Spice Blend

Cultural Context

Hawaij is a traditional spice blend from Yemen, often used in soups, stews, and rice dishes. Its name means 'mixed' in Arabic, reflecting the harmonious combination of spices that enhance the depth of flavor in Yemeni cuisine. While it has its roots in Yemen, Hawaij has gained popularity across the Middle East and beyond, inspiring variations that cater to different palates and dishes.

YemeniYEother
10 min
easy
Servings4
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
cardamom pods
whole cloves
fenugreek seeds
turmeric
ground cinnamon
Nigella seeds

ground cumin

ground coriander

ground turmeric

ground black pepper

ground cardamom

ground cloves

ground cinnamon

ground ginger

1

Combine 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds and 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds in a bowl.

2

Add cardamom pods, whole cloves, fenugreek seeds, and turmeric to the bowl.

3

Add a hint of ground cinnamon and some Nigella seeds.

4

Dry roast the whole spices over a hot pan.

5

Blitz the roasted spices in a coffee blender to create a fine powder.

6

Transfer the spice blend into a labeled jar.

Equipment Needed

coffee blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

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Also Known As

HawaijHawaij spices

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