Bzar Spice Mix is an Emirati Spice Mix, similar to our Indian Garam Masala. We blend the spice mix with butter and drizzle over soups, stews, etc.
When I was searching for Spice Blends, I came across some pastes from Indonesian that also used shrimp pastes, etc., so had to check again and landed in here to read about Bzar, the Emirati Spice Blend.
Bzar is an integral part of Emirati Cuisine. They add this spice in dishes like Emirati Foga. It is a rice dish which has meat topping and finally they add a drizzle of this spice. They refer to stew-like dishes as referred to as Saloona or Marag. So basically from what I read, I understand they use this spice blend as the final drizzle over dishes to enhance the taste. They also use this spice blend to run on the meat dishes.
The measurement below gives you a cup of Spice blend. I eyeballed the measurement and got around half a cup. With 3 different spice blends on hand, I know I ought to be a little careful. I love spice blends, this spice blend is the final game-changer for a dish and so I really enjoyed exploring the different spice blends from different countries.
So this is the final condiment I made for BM#89, Week 3 under Pick 3 dishes from 3 Asian Countries.
Step By Step Pictures for making Bzar ~ Emirati Spice Mix
Bzar Spice Mix
Take all the ingredients in a mixer, pulse to get a finely ground powder.
Add in ginger, Nutmeg, and Turmeric and mix well.
Store in an airtight container, it will stay good for over a year.
How to use this Spice:
Sprinkle into meat dishes, soups, and stews such as Dal, Kheema. Bzar is sometimes blended with Ghee for extra flavoring.
Recipe
Bzar ~ Emirati Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Peppercorns
- 1/4 cup Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 cup Coriander Seeds
- 1 tbsp Cloves
- 1 tbsp Cardamom
- 3 no Dry Red Chillies stemmed
- 2 Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Nutmeg Powder or 1 whole broken into pieces
- 1 tbsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
Instructions
How to make Bzar ~ Emirati Spice Mix
- Take all the ingredients in a mixer, pulse to get a finely ground powder.
- Add in ginger, Nutmeg, and Turmeric powder and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container, it will stay good for over a year.
Priya Suresh says
Interesting spice mix Valli, can imagine how flavourful this spice mix will be when mixed with butter and drizzled over soups and stews.Am curious to give a try to this spice mix.
vaishalisabnani says
I love spice mixes , specially from different countries but making them in a small portion is a better idea . This spice blend sounds flavourful , and interesting .
Nalini says
This sounds like a interesting spice mix,must be a flavorful blend when its mixed with butter.
Ritu Tangri says
Yeah, it sounds similar to our garam masala but blending with butter is something different and I'll sure it must impart a unique flavour to the dish
Harini says
Sounds very aromatic and spicy as well.
cookingwithsapana says
When it comes to measuring spice I too eyeball and never ever measure. This Emirati style garam masal sounds very flaavorful.
Renu says
Loved your series on spice mix and I love such easy spice mix. Flavorful and fragrant.
gayathriraani says
One more flavourful spice. Sounds so much like garam masala and the drizzling it after adding ghee sounds wonderful. I guess it will also work great for curries...
mayurisjikoni says
Have loved all your spice mixtures Srivalli. A variation in the amount of spices used results in something so different. And tell me about Indonesian spices having shrimp! My son use to warn me to keep away from any Indonesian condiment as mostly they all contain shrimp.
chefmireille says
looks like such a fragrant and flavorful mix
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
With minor differences in a few ingredients, this sounds like such a flavorful masala. Interesting to read about different spices from different cuisines.
Sowmya:) says
Loved all your spice mixes Valli. Each one looks so delicious with multiple possibilities available. Awesome series!
Simply Tadka says
Never heard about this spice,. very unique.