Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)

Step 1

Measure out the whole spices and grind them in your electric or nut grinder. You may also use a mortar and pestle.

Step 2

Mix the dried herbs and other ground powders into the spice blend in the final step.

Step 3

If you already have the ground form of the spices, you may simply combine the ground spices in the specified quantities and add the herbs.

Step 4

For the advieh torshi you may add the seeds (anise, nigella, celery), dried herbs and red pepper flakes to the mix without grinding.

Step 5

Toasting the whole spices is not typical for making advieh. But if you do, it will make the flavors a bit more intense.

Step 6

Don't toast the rose petals, saffron, angelica, dried limes or herbs.

Step 7

Store spice mixes in glass spice jars.