Hawayej

Description
Meat and Fish Rub devised by Zvia, an Afghan street vendor in New York

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp black peppercorns
 * 3 tbsp cumin seed
 * 2 tbsp turmeric
 * 1 tbsp ground cardamom
 * 1 tbsp ground coriander

Directions

 * 1) Grind all the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder.
 * 2) Store in an airtight container.
 * 3) Rub this spice blend all over beef, pork, or chicken 2 hours prior to grilling.
 * 4) It also adds a pungent flavor to tuna, swordfish, bluefish, and bass; rub it on both sides of the steak or fillets about an hour before grilling.
 * 5) In both cases, the rub can be left on the meat or fish while grilling to make a blackened seasoned crust.
 * 6) It can also be stirred into boiled rice or summer soups to taste.
 * 7) Makes about ⅓ cup.