Original and balanced Kabsa spice mix, enough for approximately 1 kg of chicken or meat: 🌾 Kabsa Spice Mix (Ground) 2 teaspoons mixed spices 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried coriander 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Salt to taste 🌿 Whole Spices (added during cooking) 2 bay leaves 2–3 cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 3–4 cloves Dried lime (loomi) as desired 🍗 Usage Method Season the chicken or meat with the ground spices along with garlic and onion. Add the whole spices during cooking with the broth and rice. You can add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and a touch of ghee or oil to enhance the flavor.