Advieh, Persian Spice Mix

Advieh is an aromatic Persian spice mix, much like the Indian Garam Masala, and is used extensively in Persian cooking. Advieh tends to be more aromatic than “warm” compared to the garam masala.

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Another staple in our kitchen, Advieh is an aromatic Persian spice mix, much like the Indian Garam Masala, and is used extensively in Persian cooking. Advieh tends to be more aromatic than “warm” compared to the garam masala.

Advieh Recipe

And just like the garam masala, there are many, many recipes, not only depending on the cook and where he or she is from in Iran but also on the type of dishes used.

For eg, Advieh for polow (rice) tends to be simpler, fragrant and sometimes even a little sweet, especially when used in recipes like Morasa Polow (Persian Jewelled Rice).

Advieh for stews (khoresht) tends to be stronger in flavour and aroma and does quite often include Limoo Amani (Dried Limes) and Zafaran (Saffron). It doesn’t just stop there, you will/can also have different mixes for kababs, pickles, vegetables, etc. It really is a matter of taste.

I’ll give you 2 basic mixes here, one for rice with rose petals and one to use all across the board with meat or any stew recipes. Great for barbecues and meatballs!

As you get to know this spice mix, feel free to experiment, as you will see in my recipes, I use a tiny amount of nutmeg and star anise, for the simple reason that I am not a fan of either spice.

Other Spices used in Advieh

• Dried Chilli/Cayenne (Felfel Ghermez)
• Sumac (Somagh)
• Black Pepper (Felfel)
• Persian Angelica (Golpar) 
• Cloves (Mikhak)
• Sesame Seeds
• Pine Nuts
• Pistachios
• Ginger Powder (Zangebil)
• Garlic Powder (Seer)
• Turmeric Powder (Zard Chubeh)
• Even Curry Powder

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Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)

Advieh is an aromatic Persian spice mix, much like the Indian Garam Masala, and is used extensively in Persian cooking. Advieh tends to be more aromatic than “warm” compared to the garam masala.

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Course: Ingredients

Cuisine: Persian

Keyword: ingredients, spices

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 portion (increase as needed in recipe)

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Azlin Bloor

Ingredients

Rice Advieh

• 2 tsp rose petals2 tsp rose petals
• generous pinch of freshly grated nutmeggenerous pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 cinnamon stick1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp seeds of green cardamom1 tsp seeds of green cardamom
• 1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp cumin seeds
• quarter tsp white sugarquarter tsp white sugar

Basic Advieh

• 1 cinnamon stick1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp seeds of green cardamom1 tsp seeds of green cardamom
• ¼ Persian dried lime¼ Persian dried lime
• 1 small "petal" of star anise1 small “petal” of star anise
• generous pinch of freshly grated ground nutmeggenerous pinch of freshly grated ground nutmeg
• small pinch saffronsmall pinch saffron

Instructions

• Break the cinnamon stick into little pieces. The smaller, the better for your mill.
• Place all the ingredients into a good coffee or spice mill and grind to a fine powder.
• Store in an airtight container as you would your regular spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg

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