Hawaij
Hawaij ( Arabic خاواييج, DMG ḫāwāyīǧ , Hebrew חו׳יג׳), also written Hawayej or Hawayij , is the name for a large number of Yemeni spice mixtures . These are mainly used for soups and coffee. Hawaij is widely used by Yemeni Jews and in Israel . As a result, it has spread widely throughout Israeli cuisine and is very widely used.
Use and composition
Hawaij is mostly used in stews , curries , rice and vegetarian dishes and also to marinate grilled meat . There are also blends for coffee. The basic mixture consists of cumin , green cardamom , turmeric and black pepper . More elaborate versions can also include ground cloves , black cumin , nutmeg , saffron , coriander, and / or dried onions. The Adenic version consists of cumin, green cardamom, coriander, and black pepper.
The mixture for coffee is made from anise , fennel , ginger and green cardamom. Although it is primarily used in coffee, this mixture is also used in desserts, cakes, and braised meats. Aden uses a mixture of ginger, green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon for coffee and black tea.