Shawarma Spice Blend Recipe

Shawarma spice blend in a red bowl with a wooden spoon.

5 from 1 vote

Quick and easy shawarma spice blend recipe is a bold, bright, and delicious Middle Eastern seasoning mix that takes minutes to make for a versatile homemade seasoning.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Ingredients, Seasoning

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Diet: Low Salt, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 8kcal

Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander see notes for using whole spices
1 tablespoon paprika sweet or smoked
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger

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Instructions

Add the ground spices to a small dish, airtight container, or jar. Measure the spices, then mix or shake them to blend.
Label the storage container with the name of the blend and date.
Makes about 5 ½ tablespoons.

Notes

Nutrition is based on 1 teaspoon per serving.
If you substitute whole spices like cumin seeds, coriander seeds, or allspice berries, grind them first. As a general rule, you'll need 1 ¼ times the whole spices as ground. For example, grind 1 ¼ tablespoons of coriander seeds for 1 tablespoon of ground.
Store the shawarma spice blend in an airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place. It stays at its fullest potency based on the oldest date of the individual spices you use.
For longer storage, freeze spice blends in an airtight container, then bag the container in a sealed freezer bag. I don't recommend refrigerating spices because they accumulate too much moisture.

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