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Hawaij

Photo of the spices used to make Hawaij.
Photo by Joseph De Leo

There’s a history lesson in this spice blend: Yemen and India were stops on the ancient trade route, so this turmeric-based mix bears a resemblance to some Indian masalas.

Ingredients

2

1/4 teaspoons black peppercorns

7

teaspoons cumin seeds

2

1/4 teaspoons cardamom seeds (from green cardamom pods)

2

1/4 teaspoons coriander seeds

2

tablespoons ground turmeric

Special Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

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Preparation

  1. Finely grind peppercorns and seeds in grinder, then transfer to a bowl and stir in turmeric.