Boharat (Mixed Middle Eastern Spices) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground dried rose petals

Preparation

Description:This mixed spice is used in a wide variety of Arabic cooking
(may be doubled or divided). This spice may be purchased in some Middle
Eastern specialty shops.

Combine all ingredients except the nutmeg and paprika. Grind in a blender
until it becomes a powder ( a coffee mill also works well)

Combine the nutmeg with the paprika. Combine both spice mixtures into one
and store in an airtight container