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Easy Shawarma Spice Mix

Published: May 9, 2022· By: Janelle Hama

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An easy recipe for how to make a homemade shawarma spice mix with 10 different spices. Keep this blend in the pantry ready for use anytime.

different coloured spices in a white plate
Shawarma spices mix before blending

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • ✔️What You’ll Need
  • 🥘Ingredient Notes
  • 🔪Step by step guide
  • Variations
  • Pro Tips
  • Serving Suggestions
  • ❓FAQ
  • 🥘Related recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Community

What is Shawarma Spice Mix?

Shawarma (sha·warr·mah) is a Middle Eastern street sandwich based on the doner kebab, which traditionally is made with thinly sliced (shaved) marinated meat (beef, chicken, lamb) that has been stacked on top of each other on a gyrating vertical skewer.

The marinade consists of various spices which is known as “shawarma spice mix” There are different variations which is generally dependent on location in the Middle East.

I have made a mouthwatering veggie shawarma, using this blend, that is vegan.

a mound of mixed brown spices

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • This blend is what gives shawarma its full flavoured depth
  • A homemade blend of spices is always better on flavour as the spices are typically fresher
  • Control the taste of your shawarma, if you don’t like a certain spice, leave it out
  • Can be used on a wide range of foods (really good for roasting or grilling)
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free. No added sodium or sugars.

✔️What You’ll Need

10 different spices laid out on a white plate

🥘Ingredient Notes

Here’s the list ground spices in order of quantity needed to make this blend; 

  • 1 tablespoon Allspice (بهارحلو - Filful Franjy 7iloo) - also known as Jamaica pepper, pimento, pimento or myrtle pepper. Allspice is a brown berry from the Pimenta dioica. It was given it’s name ‘allspice’ as it resembled the flavouring of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. 
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander (كزبرة - Kizbra)
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin (كمون - Kamoon) 
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac (السماق - Al Simak) - a sour spice from a red fruit which grows across Asia.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric (كركم - Kurkam) - a bright yellow rhizome
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (فلفلأحمر filfil ahmar) red pepper
  • 1 teapsoon Black pepper (فلفل اسود - Falful aswad) 
  • 1 teaspoon Clove (كبشقرنفل - Karinful) - dried flower buds, can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (زنجبيل - Zanjabil)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic (ثوم thoom)

🔪Step by step guide

Step 1 - In a bowl, combine all ground spices.

Step 2 - Store in an airtight jar in the pantry.

pouring spices into a clear glass jar

Variations

Shawarma spice can differ between Middle Eastern countries or even families. 

Other spices that have been used include white pepper, cinnamon or various chilli.

Pro Tips

Although ground spices have been used in this recipe, whole spices can be used, and should be used when possible as this will result in better flavours. To use whole spices, you will need to grind them which is easily done in a spice grinder.

different coloured spices layered on top of each other in a clear jar

Serving Suggestions

The typical use is as a marinade (traditional on chicken, lamb, beef) which is then placed in a shawarma sandwich, I love my delicious vegan shawarma recipe. 

Sprinkle over your favourite vegetables and roast them (potatoes are awesome!)

In a grilled vegetable salad - only a small sprinkle is needed!

❓FAQ

What is Shawarma spice mix made of?

Shawarma spice is made of various dry spices including coriander seeds, all spice berries, cumin pods, sumac berries, turmeric, black pepper berries, paprika, garlic powder, ginger and cloves. These spices have all been ground up and combined to create the shawarma blend of spices.

Is Garam Masala the same as shawarma?

No, garam masala and shawarma spice are not the same. Whilst some of the spices used within each blend do cross over, they do contain different spices resulting in different a flavouring.

🥘Related recipes

  • Lebanese 7 Spices (Baharat)
  • Eggless Mayonnaise (Vegan + 5 Minutes)
  • Easy and Creamy Shawarma Sauce (Tarator)
  • Garlic Dipping Sauce (Lebanese Toum)
a female hand holding a jar of spices with a black lid

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different coloured spices in a white plate

Easy Shawarma Spice Mix

An easy recipe for how to make a homemade shawarma spice mix with 10 different spices. Keep this blend in the pantry ready for use anytime.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 155 grams
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon All spice ground
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander ground
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac ground
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves ground
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Instructions

  • In a bowl (or jar) add all spices. Mix until well combined
    1 tablespoon All spice, 1 tablespoon Coriander, 1 tablespoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Sumac, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Ginger powder, 1 teaspoon Cloves
  • Store in an air-tight jar in the pantry.

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Notes

This blend is suitable for approximately 1kg of shawarma.
Using ground spices is the quickest way to make this blend, otherwise whole spices can be used and ground in a spice blender.
Use the vegan shawarma recipe with this blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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  1. Jay

    November 07, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    Don't forget to salt it to taste!

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  2. Charli

    May 23, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    Thisssssss spice with garbanzo beans.

    Reply

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