Sneha's Recipe: Arabic

Bezar is a spice mixture mainly used in middle east countries this is a Traditional Arabic Spice blend. This a also know as Omani Spice mix used in Arabian cooking.Its can be used to make stews non veg and as well as veg, fish etc. This is like the garam masala that is used in India. Its very flavorful and aromatic, the spices are first roasted then pounded together. Once the bezar has been prepared, it can be kept in an airtight container and refrigerate, it will remain fresh for a year.

Ingredients
20 Grams Cumin seeds
20 Grams Dried Coriander seeds
5 Grams Black Peppercorns
20 Grams Fennel seeds
5 Nos Dry Red chillies
15 Grams Turmeric powder
5 Grams Cinnamon sticks

Method

Dry roast all ingredients (except turmeric ) one by one till they turn aromatic. Take care not to burn any of the spices or your will get smoky charred smell.

Let everything cool down to room temperature and grind to a fine powder. Stored in an airtight container, the mix will keep for up to 12 months, I have refrigerated it to preserve the color and flavor of the spice mix.

Labels : Masalas, Bezar Spice Mix, Arabic, UAE

Ramadan Mubarak to all my blogging friends of Mena Cooking Club and readers.

In Mena's Cooking Club, this month we are going to discover a delicious cuisine, a culinary treat - Oman. Oman is a country that is beautiful. The Sultanate of Oman is a country in the southwestern part of Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, it also shares a marine border with Pakistan to the north-east. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.

The country is a monarchy. The capital of the Sultanate is Muscat.

Omani cuisine deliciously distinctive, it borrows Asian tastes and flavors, incorporates them into typical Omani dishes to make it appealing and appetizing to every palate.

Our host if the month Rafeeda from The Big Sweet Tooth. choose three dishes from the beautiful country Oman, a savory, soup and a dessert. I made the Arabic Dessert of Oman called Chaklama - Omani Baked Coconut Sweet somewhat similar to Coconut Macaroons. Coconuts are a popular feature in Omani desserts. Coconut palms are extensively planted in the Dhofar region. The Dhofar region, around the city of Salalah, lies in Southern Oman, on the eastern border of Yemen.

Ingredients
1 Cup Desiccated Coconut
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla powder
1/2 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 Teaspoon Baking powder
1 Teaspoon Butter

Method
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until a soft dough forms.