Shawarma Spice Mix (Single Serve)
This small batch shawarma spice mix is perfect to instantly add Middle Eastern flavors to your favorite chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma dishes. Simply double or triple the recipe for a larger batch or meal prep this well-balanced seasoning mix.
With plenty of homemade spice mixes to choose from, you might have noticed that I’m pretty passionate about making them from scratch to save money, reduce waste, and to be able to use the best ingredients possible.
This shawarma spice mix is made with 9 ingredients to create a well-rounded blend that’s packed with warming flavors. Follow the recipe to make a one-off single serving that works for as a seasoning rub or marinade mixed with oil for 1 lb of chicken, beef, or lamb meat, or double, triple, or quadruple it for a larger lot for instant seasoning later on.
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Shawarma Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients.1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp salt
- Stir the spices until they are thoroughly mixed.
- Store the spice mix in an airtight container until you’re ready to use it.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Cumin – Ground cumin adds warmth and depth to the spice mix.
- Paprika – Sweet ground paprika works best in my view, I find smoked paprika too overpowering.
- Garlic – Garlic powder or flakes both give the mix some savory notes.
- Salt & Pepper – I like to use salt and freshly ground pepper to the spice mix for an all-in-one seasoning mix but you can omit those if you prefer to add them later on to a dish.
- Coriander – Ground coriander offers slightly citrusy and more earthy flavors.
- Turmeric – Ground turmeric adds a bright color and a slightly bitter taste.
- Cinnamon & Cardamom – More warming flavors creating the distinct shawarma taste.
Shawarma seasoning works well with …
Lamb: Cumin, paprika, and warming spices work exceptionally well with lamb meat, making this shawarma spice mix an excellent seasoning for lamb kofta kebabs, lamb lollipops, or pulled lamb shoulder.
Chicken: A chicken shawarma kebab is a popular choice and this instant seasoning mix makes it so much easier to make it at home.
Beef: I love to add this Middle Eastern seasoning mix to ground beef dishes such as my shawarma meatball kabobs, or shawarma burgers.
