Hawaij: Yemeni spice mix

Hiwaij is a spice mix used extensively in Yemeni cuisine. It is used is soups ad curries and also as a rub for meats and fish. There are different versions of this spice, I have made mine after going through numerous recipes, hence there is not any one I can attribute it to.

Ingredients 

Black peppercorns – 4 tbsp

Caraway seeds – 1.5 tsp

Green cardamom seeds – ½  tsp

Black cardamom – 2 (only seeds)

Pinch of saffron 

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp 

Method

Using a mortar and pestle grind all spices except turmeric together to form a coarse powder.

Stir in the turmeric powder and mix well. 

Store in air tight container.