YEMENI HAWAYEJ
YEMEN
Hawayej means “gathered stuff” in Yemen and describes a spice mixture that is mainly used for soups.
MAKES ABOUT 1¼ CUPS (125 G)
¼ cup (35 g) black peppercorns
⅓ cup (15 g) coriander seeds
⅓ cup (30 g) cumin seeds
2 tablespoons green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon whole cloves
5 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Toast the whole spices in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Let cool, then transfer to a food processor or spice grinder and process until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the turmeric and cinnamon. Store airtight in a glass jar and keep it in a cool dark place for up to one year, possibly longer.