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INDIA

Chaat Masala: amchoor, asafetida, cumin, black peppercorns, ajwain, dried mint, chili

powder, coriander seeds

Curry Powder: cumin, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, hot chili peppers, turmeric, mustard

seeds, black peppercorns, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, dried red chili peppers

Garam Masala: black cardamom, cinnamon, coriander seeds, cumin, black peppercorns;

sometimes sesame seeds, fennel seeds, ajwain, hot chili peppers, green cardamom, mace,

and ginger

THE MIDDLE EAST

Zhug (Yemeni paste): fresh green or red chili peppers (seeds removed to reduce heat),

garlic, coriander seeds, cardamom, cilantro, cumin, black peppercorns

Hilbeh (Yemeni dip): fenugreek seeds, cilantro, garlic, ground black pepper, cardamom,

caraway seeds, green chili peppers (seeds removed), lemon juice

Za’atar: dried ground oregano, thyme, marjoram, dry-roasted sesame seeds, ground sumac

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Adobo: oregano, garlic, black peppercorns, turmeric

Jerk Seasoning (Jamaica): allspice, cinnamon, brown sugar, red chili flakes, cloves,

cumin, black peppercorns, thyme, dried parsley, garlic powder

Recado Rojo (Mexico and Belize): annatto seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, black

peppercorns, cloves, Mexican oregano, crushed garlic; sometimes cinnamon, allspice

NORTH AMERICA

BBQ Seasoning: garlic powder (or finely chopped garlic), paprika, black peppercorns,

cumin, thyme, cayenne, mustard powder, brown sugar

Cajun Seasoning: paprika, black peppercorns, cayenne, fennel seeds, cumin, garlic

powder (or crushed garlic), onion flakes, oregano, thyme

TIP

Za’atar is both an herb blend and an individual herb on its own: Origanum syriacum.

Za’atar the herb can be used in place of oregano, thyme, and marjoram in the blend.

Combine the blend with olive oil to form a paste.

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