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This seasoning costs a fraction of the shawarma seasoning you buy in the store. Want to learn how you can make shawarma seasoning? Let’s get started!
What You Need For This Recipe
To make this seasoning you need an extensive list of spices but the good news is you have the majority most likely in your pantry. You need the following ingredients:
- Cilantro powder
- Cumin powder
- Paprika powder
- Turmeric powder
- Allspice
- Black pepper, ground
- Cayenne or chili pepper
- Cinnamon powder
- Cloves
- Nutmeg ground
- Ginger powder
- Salt
Note that the full ingredients list, including measurements, can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Shawarma Seasoning
- To make this seasoning you need to measure all of the ingredients as mentioned in the recipe and put these in a bowl. I grind the cloves fresh in my pestle and mortar but you can buy ground cloves as well.
- It is really important to mix your seasoning properly for at least a minute.
- As you are using cayenne pepper and black pepper you want this to be evenly distributed throughout your spice mix.
- Instead of cayenne pepper, you can use hot chili powder (not the seasoning mix) instead. Chili has the same type of heat and intensity as cayenne pepper.
- Once you have stirred it through for at least a minute you can store the seasoning in a glass jar. This will preserve the seasoning best.
If you do not like spicy mixes you can omit the cayenne pepper but I would urge you to try it first. Good shawarma needs a little bit of heat and the amount in this spice mix is properly balanced.
This seasoning does not have any additives, no preservatives and if you buy biological spices, it does not get any better than this.
Shawarma Spice Mix Recipe
After all the Mexican seasoning it is now time to share a new seasoning favorite and that is shawarma seasoning or shoarma as we call it here in the Netherlands.
Just like with all of the seasoning mixes I make this one is also tailored into a spice mix that you love. Not too salty, not too peppery but a balanced combination of spices and flavors your shawarma needs.
Just tinker with it until you find your perfect blend. This spice mix can turn any meat or poultry into a delicious dish.
Originally shawarma was made from lamb or mutton thinly sliced, seasoned, and stacked on a vertical rotisserie. It rotates and when it is time to eat the meat is shaved off the vertical rotisserie.
When you buy shawarma in a restaurant the shaved meat is baked with some onion on high heat before it is stuffed into pita bread.
How To Use Shawarma Seasoning
This seasoning mix can be used dry or in a wet marinade. Take 2 tablespoons spice mix and either rub on the meat or add to 2 tablespoons olive oil.
When you make it into a wet marinade mix the spice mix and oil. Stir to combine and then add to your meats.
Marinate your poultry or meat for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
Shawarma Recipes
You can use this spice mix in several tasty shawarma recipes like:
Other Seasoning Mixes
If you are wondering what other seasonings you can find on the Tortilla Channel take a look at these:
- Chili powder
- Taco seasoning
- Fajitas seasoning
- Enchilada spice mix
- Burrito seasoning
- Mexican seasoning
- Adobo seasoning
- Cajun seasoning
- Ranch seasoning
Have fun with this shawarma seasoning mix!
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Shawarma Sdeasoning
Homemade shawarma seasoning made with 12 ingredients. Adjust to your personal preference and use it in your favorite shawarma recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cilantro powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients and put them in a bowl
- Stir through thoroughly for at least a minute to distribute all ingredients through the mix
- Store in a glass jar
Notes
Notes: - Cilantro is the Spanish name for coriander - Instead of cayenne pepper, you can use hot chili powder. This has the same type of heat and intensity as cayenne pepper
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Nutrition facts
Calories: 16; Fat: 0.8g; Carbs: 2.6g; Protein: 0.6g;
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4 Comments
Tonie
05/18/2019 at 11:38 amThe Recipe At Top of This Page,On the Oval Platter , Call’s for Cilantro and Chili powder,But The Other Recipe On This Page Call’s for Coriander And Cayenne powder.So That Leaves Me ,Confused. Can You Explain This One To Me ?.Thank You For Your Recipes,God Bless You,Have A Blessed Day.
Mireille
05/18/2019 at 12:02 pmHi Tonie,
Thank you for your comment. I hope I can help out and take away the confusion:
Cilantro is Spanish for coriander. I use both in my descriptions but understand it might be confusing so I updated the recipe, to only use cilantro.
As mentioned in the description you can either use cayenne or hot chili pepper as it has the same heat and intensity. I have added this to the recipe notes as well.
Hope this helps
Jen
01/31/2021 at 2:37 pmI can’t wait to try this recipe. However if possible can you give an idea of how much of this seasoning mixture is needed to season meat when preparing? Does it need marinating time? Helps to know how far all the measuring will go to have it ready. Thank you!
Mireille
01/31/2021 at 4:47 pmJen,
I usually use 2 tablespoons per pound of meat. You can adjust from there if you want to add more. You can combine the seasoning with olive oil and rub it on the meat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes if you are in a hurry or longer if you have more time. You can find two shawarma recipes here that use this spice mix as well so take a look.
Have fun trying this recipe!