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The ingredients that make up the spice blend Xawaash
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Xawaash (A Somali Spice Blend)

A fragrant and flavorful spice blend from Somalia
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Somali
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 14 Tablespoons
Calories 18kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds
  • 3 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Peppercorns
  • 1 Tablespoon Fenugreek Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Cardamon Pods Green
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves whole
  • 2 Tablespoons sage dried
  • 4 teaspoons Ginger dried
  • 1 Tablespoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 1 stick cinnamon broken into pieces

Instructions

  • In a dry skillet over medium heat dry toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cardamon pods. Toast until fragrant just a couple of minutes taking care to burn them.
  • In a bowl, add in all the ingredients except the sage and turmeric.
  • Use a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to finely grind all the spices.
  • Pass them through a fine mesh sieve
  • Add in the turmeric and crumble in the sage and mix all together
  • Store in an airtight container it should last about 3 months or so.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg