A popular blend of spices used as a seasoning for lamb, chicken, beef, and fish, as well as soups and rice. It is a ubiquitous seasoning that can vary slightly in ingredients depending on where the spice blend is made, for example in Turkey it often contains dried mint, in North Africa dried rosebuds are combined with cinnamon and black pepper and other spices that can be a part of baharat include sumac, saffron, chili peppers and turmeric.

To make a baharat marinade combine with olive oil and lemon juice and use it to marinate meat, poultry or tofu.

Homemade spice mixes made from whole spice provide much more flavour than pre-ground shop brought ones as they are freshly ground. Store them in a jar or airtight container in a cool dry place for up to a year.