Sweet Nigella Spice Blend Recipe | Tasting Table
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon green cardamom pods
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks, coarsely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons whole nigella seeds
  • 1½ tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 dried Persian limes
  • 1½ tablespoons Urfa chile flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace
Directions
  1. In a small sauté pan, add the cardamom pods, cumin seeds, star anise and cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Toast, stirring constantly until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder to cool.
  2. To the pan, add the nigella and mustard seeds, and toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the toasted seeds and the Persian limes to the spice grinder. Grind into a coarse powder. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in the chile flakes and mace to incorporate.
  3. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.