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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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