Best Hawaij Yemenite Spice Mixture Recipes

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HAWAIJ - TRADITIONAL SPICE MIX FROM YEMEN.



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Hawaij is essential to the cuisine of Yemen - use it liberally as a rub for grilled meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. Try it sprinkled into soups, stews, sauces, and rice to liven the flavours up a bit!

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 7m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup cumin seed
2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Put everything except the turmeric into a frying pan & dry fry (no oil required) for a couple of minutes.
  • Allow to cool, grind using a spice / coffee grinder or mortar & pestle. Add the turmer, mix well & store in an container in a cool, dark place.

HAWAIJ (YEMENITE SPICE BLEND)



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 25m

Yield About 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Rub hawaij liberally into fish, chicken, lamb, pork or beef one hour before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 27 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

HAWAIJ (YEMENITE SPICE MIXTURE)



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Make and share this Hawaij (Yemenite Spice Mixture) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 tablespoons turmeric
6 cloves
7 cardamom pods

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a coffee grinder or pestle with mortar. Grind until the spices are finely ground. Store in a tightly closed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.1

HAWAIJ (TRADITIONAL YEMENI SPICE MIXTURE)



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Use this spice mixture in the Hamshuka recipe from chef Uri Navon of Machneyuda restaurant.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 cup cumin seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons green cardamom pods
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Place peppercorns, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, and cloves in a small skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder; grind and mix with turmeric. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

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