Hawaij (Yemenite Spice Blend)

Name: Hawaij (Yemenite Spice Blend)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: About 3/4 cup
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons turmeric; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper

By Molly O'Neill

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(39)
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Ingredients

Yield:About ¾ cup

¼cup ground cumin
1tablespoon ground cardamom
2tablespoons turmeric
1tablespoon ground coriander
¼cup freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

Step 1
In a black iron or heavy-bottomed skillet combine the cumin, cardamom, turmeric and coriander. Place over very low heat and toast, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the black pepper and stir well. Store the blend in a tightly sealed container for up to one month.
Step 2
Rub hawaij liberally into fish, chicken, lamb, pork or beef one hour before cooking.