How to make shawarma spice mix

How to make shawarma spice mix

Making your own shoarma herbs is super easy, you don't even need a mortar! You can use this delicious spice mix for a shawarma sandwich or chicken shoarma.

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Véronique Pouw

Written by Véronique

Published at 2021-03-19.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-10-09

How to make shawarma spice mix

You probably usually buy store-bought shawarma in the supermarket. But did you know that they're actually just strips of pork in a delicious spice mix?

You can make this spice mix yourself, without additives, pure spices.

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • half teaspoon pepper
  • Half teaspoon ground cumin seeds
  • teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • Half teaspoon paprika powder
  • Half teaspoon ginger powder
  • Half teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Half teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Half teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
Shawarma spice mix ingredients
Shawarma spice mix ingredients

The spices for this mix are all already ground, so you don't even need a mortar for this. 

How to make shawarma spice mix
How to make shawarma spice mix

Mix all the spices in a small bowl, and your spice mix is ready. Store it in a small preserving jar.

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