If you love warm, flavorful spices but haven't tried Baharat seasoning, it deserves a spot in your spice cabinet.
Baharat is a fragrant Middle Eastern spice blend that brings warm, earthy, savory flavor to everything from roasted vegetables to chicken, lamb, rice, soups, and stews. It's flavorful without being overwhelmingly hot, making it an easy spice blend to experiment with at home.
At Life Essentials Refillery in Tampa, Florida, we carry Organic Baharat Seasoning in bulk, jars, and refill options so you can buy the amount that works for you.
What Is Baharat Seasoning?
The word baharat means "spices" in Arabic. Baharat refers to a spice blend commonly used throughout Middle Eastern cooking.
There isn't one universal Baharat recipe. The ingredients can vary depending on the country, region, or family making it.
Our Organic Baharat Seasoning contains:
- Organic coriander
- Organic cumin
- Organic black pepper
- Organic cinnamon
- Organic cardamom
- Organic allspice
- Organic cloves
- Organic ginger
- Organic rose petals
- Organic nutmeg
Together, these spices create a blend that's warm, earthy, aromatic, subtly sweet, and slightly floral.
What Does Baharat Taste Like?
Baharat is flavorful but isn't typically considered a very spicy or hot seasoning.
Cumin and coriander provide an earthy base, while cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and allspice add warmth. Black pepper gives the blend a little bite, and rose petals add a subtle floral note.
If you enjoy warm spice blends with lots of depth, Baharat is an easy one to love.
Is Baharat Spicy?
Baharat has plenty of spice, but that doesn't necessarily mean heat.
Our blend contains black pepper, which provides a gentle peppery bite, but it doesn't contain hot chile peppers.
This makes Baharat a great choice when you want bold flavor without making your food extremely hot.
What Do You Use Baharat Seasoning For?
One of the best things about Baharat is how versatile it is.
Try it with:
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Beef
- Fish and seafood
- Tofu
- Roasted vegetables
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Winter squash
- Rice and grains
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Soups and stews
- Marinades and sauces
You can also sprinkle a small amount over a finished dish to add another layer of flavor.
How Much Baharat Should I Use?
If you're trying Baharat for the first time, start small.
For roasted vegetables, try approximately 1 teaspoon of Baharat per pound of vegetables, along with olive oil and salt. Taste and add more if you'd like a stronger flavor.
For meat, tofu, soups, and other recipes, the amount will depend on the dish. Starting with a small amount and adding more is usually easier than trying to correct an overly seasoned dish.
Easy Baharat Roasted Vegetables
You don't need a complicated recipe to start using Baharat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chopped vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Baharat seasoning
- Salt to taste
Directions
Heat your oven to 425°F.
Toss the vegetables with olive oil, Baharat, and a little salt. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast until browned and tender, tossing once during cooking.
Try this with cauliflower, carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, butternut squash, or a mixture of whatever vegetables you already have.
Is Baharat the Same as Za'atar?
No. Baharat and za'atar are different Middle Eastern seasoning blends.
Baharat typically contains warm spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and black pepper.
Za'atar commonly includes herbs along with ingredients such as sumac and sesame seeds.
Both are delicious, but they create very different flavors.
What Can I Substitute for Baharat?
There isn't an exact substitute because Baharat combines several different flavors.
If you don't have Baharat, you can experiment with a mixture of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and allspice. It won't taste exactly the same, but it can provide some of the warm and earthy flavors found in Baharat.
Of course, having the blend already mixed makes dinner much easier!
Can You Buy Baharat in Bulk?
Yes!
At Life Essentials Refillery, our Baharat seasoning can be purchased by the ounce, so you don't have to buy a large container just to try a new spice.
You can choose from:
- 1 oz bulk
- Small jar
- Large jar
- Small refill
- Large refill
Buying only what you need can also help keep spices fresh and reduce unnecessary packaging.
Where Can I Buy Baharat Seasoning in Tampa?
You can buy Organic Baharat Seasoning in Tampa at Life Essentials Refillery, located at:
4317 W El Prado Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
We're a local sustainable grocery and refill store offering bulk foods, spices, herbs, teas, personal-care products, and household refills.
Baharat can also be ordered through our online store, and local pickup is available.
Baharat Seasoning FAQ
Is Baharat a Middle Eastern spice?
Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice blend. Recipes vary by region, but blends commonly combine several warm, aromatic spices.
Is Baharat hot?
Baharat is generally more warm and aromatic than hot. Our blend contains black pepper but does not contain hot chile peppers.
Does Baharat contain cinnamon?
Our Baharat blend does. It contains organic cinnamon along with coriander, cumin, black pepper, cardamom, allspice, cloves, ginger, rose petals, and nutmeg.
Can I use Baharat on vegetables?
Absolutely. Baharat is especially delicious on roasted vegetables, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and winter squash.
Can I use Baharat on chicken?
Yes. Baharat works well as a seasoning for chicken and can be combined with olive oil to make a simple marinade or rub.
Is Baharat the same as five-spice?
No. Baharat and Chinese five-spice are different spice blends with different culinary traditions and ingredient combinations.
Where can I buy Baharat seasoning near South Tampa?
Life Essentials Refillery sells Organic Baharat Seasoning at 4317 W El Prado Ave in Tampa, Florida 33629. You can shop in store, order online, or choose local pickup.
Try Something New in Your Spice Cabinet
Baharat is one of those seasonings that can make a simple dinner much more interesting without requiring a complicated recipe.
Start with a small amount, experiment with vegetables, grains, meat, tofu, or soups, and discover your favorite way to use it.
At Life Essentials Refillery, you can buy just the amount you need, refill a spice jar you already own, or choose one of our jars. It's an easy way to explore a new flavor while reducing unnecessary packaging.