# The best spice blends from around the world

Garam masala, ras el hanout, za'atar, berbere and five-spice: the classic spice mixes of world cuisines.

- 926 votes · 22 items
- Mar 24, 2021 · lucas_gymrat
- https://even.best/en/l/3287/the-best-spice-blends-from-around-the-world

## Top 22

1. **Garam masala** (68 · ▲75 ▼7) — The warm North Indian blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper.
2. **Za'atar** (59 · ▲63 ▼4) — Levantine mix of wild thyme, sumac and sesame seeds.
3. **Ras el hanout** (51 · ▲58 ▼7) — Maghreb blend whose name means 'head of the shop', with dozens of spices.
4. **Berbere** (47 · ▲52 ▼5) — Ethiopian chili blend with fenugreek, the base of many stews.
5. **Five-spice powder** (41 · ▲43 ▼2) — Chinese blend of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and fennel.
6. **Dukkah** (36 · ▲39 ▼3) — Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices for dipping bread.
7. **Curry powder** (35 · ▲40 ▼5) — The British-born blend inspired by Indian cooking.
8. **Shichimi tōgarashi** (32 · ▲36 ▼4) — Japanese seven-spice mix with chili, sansho and sesame.
9. **Khmeli suneli** (30 · ▲35 ▼5) — Georgian blend with blue fenugreek and marigold.
10. **Chaat masala** (28 · ▲34 ▼6) — Tangy Indian mix with dried mango powder and black salt.
11. **Baharat** (27 · ▲37 ▼10) — All-purpose Middle Eastern blend for meats and rice.
12. **Hawaij** (25 · ▲30 ▼5) — Yemeni blend used in soups and in coffee.
13. **Advieh** (22 · ▲33 ▼11) — Persian blend with rose petals, cardamom and cinnamon.
14. **Mitmita** (22 · ▲30 ▼8) — Fiery Ethiopian blend of bird's eye chili and cardamom.
15. **Tandoori masala** (20 · ▲31 ▼11) — Red blend for marinating meats for the tandoor.
16. **Herbes de Provence** (19 · ▲29 ▼10) — Dried thyme, savory, rosemary and oregano from southern France.
17. **Quatre épices** (18 · ▲19 ▼1) — French four-spice mix of pepper, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.
18. **Tajín** (17 · ▲20 ▼3) — Mexican seasoning of chili, salt and dehydrated lime.
19. **Panch phoron** (16 · ▲23 ▼7) — Bengali five-seed blend fried whole in oil.
20. **Fines herbes** (11 · ▲16 ▼5) — French blend of parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil.
21. **Old Bay Seasoning** (10 · ▲20 ▼10) — Maryland's seafood seasoning with celery salt and paprika.
22. **Pumpkin pie spice** (8 · ▲21 ▼13) — American blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves.

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