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Persian spice mix
Serves 4
Ingredients
- Green advieh:–
- 2tbsp turmeric
- 1tsp Omani lime powder
- 1/3tsp black pepper
- ½tsp nutmeg
- Yellow advieh:–
- 2tbsp turmeric
- 1tsp ground saffron
- 2tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½tsp white pepper
- Red advieh:–
- 2tbsp turmeric
- 1tsp ground saffron
- 2tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1tsp Omani lime powder
- 1/3tsp black pepper
- Advieh for rice:–
- 2tbsp ground rose petals
- 1tsp ground saffron
- 2tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1tbsp ground white cardamom seeds
- Southern-style advieh:–
- 2tbsp turmeric
- 1tbsp ground green or white cardamom seeds
- ½tsp black pepper
- 1/3tsp cloves
- 1tsp coriander seeds
- 1/3tsp ground cumin seeds
- 1tsp ground ginger
- 2tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼tsp cayenne or chilli pepper (optional)
- ½tsp ground saffron
Method
There are several types of advieh (spice mixes) in Persian cuisine; one for khoresht (stews) and one used for polos (rice dishes).
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