Hawaij Traditional Spice Mix From Yemen Recipes

HWAYEJ (HAWAIJ) SPICE MIX

Steps:

• On a skillet over medium low heat add all the spices except for the turmeric.
• Roast the spices for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
• Put the roasted spices on a plate and let them cool down.
• Finely grind the spices in your coffee grinder.
• Sift the ground spices and discard big chunks then mix in the turmeric.
• Put the spice mix in a jar with a tight lid and store in a cool dry place.

HAWAIJ - TRADITIONAL SPICE MIX FROM YEMEN.

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/ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING

Steps:

• Whisk pepper, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, sumac, and salt together in a bowl. Store in a container with a lid in a dark place for up to 6 months.

HAWAIJ SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Heat a small frying pan over low heat.
• Combine all the spices in the pan and stir to combine. Let toast for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Grind the toasted spices in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle.
• Save in an airtight container for up to a month.

HAWAIJ - YEMENI SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Place all of the whole spices (except turmeric) into a frying pan on medium heat and toast this for approximately 2-3 minutes. Do not let the spices burn.
• When the spices cool, place them into a coffee grinder or a spice grinder. You could also use a mortar and pestle. Grind until smooth.
• Run the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the large pieces. Then mix in the turmeric.
• Store in a glass jar or wrap in plastic bags to give as a gift.

HAWAIJ (SPICE MIX FROM YEMEN)

Steps:

• In a dry frying pan, roast the whole spices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and add to a spice grinder or pestle & mortar
• Grind the spices until a fine powder. Stir in the turmeric.
• Store in airtight jar for up to 6 months.
• 2 tsp of the spice mix or less is generally enough for one use.

HAWAIJ (TRADITIONAL YEMENI SPICE MIXTURE)

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.