Arabic 7 Seven Spice (Bokharat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Preparation

Mix all ingredients well.
Store in an airtight container or in freezer.
You can also roast and grind these spices yourself first before mixing.
Here in Cairo it is a VERY popular spice so we are able to buy freshley gorund all the time from spice souk.
*** A great idea would be to make, wrap in a beautiful bottle or glass, decorate and give as a gift. Not everyone is aware of this spice, its great in many dishes, and gives a nice exotic flavor***.