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    Advieh (Persian Spice Mix Recipe)

    Published: Jun 5, 2018 Updated: Jul 4, 2020 Author: Roxana Begum· This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Advieh - warm, aromatic and easy homemade Persian spice mixes for spicing up all your delicious Persian recipes. These advieh spice blends are the best ever and quick to make. Easy to store and use.

    Spices for making advieh, the Persian spice mix

    Table of Contents

    • What Is Advieh?
    • Types of Persian Spice Blends
    • Advieh Ingredients: Health Benefits
    • Pro Tips
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        • Recipes That Use Advieh:
    • Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)
      • Ingredients
        • ADVIEH POLOW/ADVIEH BERENJ (RICE/PILAF SPICE MIX)
        • ADVIEH TORSHI (PICKLE SPICE MIX)
        • ADVIEH ASH (SOUP SPICE MIX)
        • ADVIEH MAHI (FISH SPICE MIX)
        • ADVIEH KHORESH (STEW SPICE MIX)
      • Equipment
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    What Is Advieh?

    I used to get so many questions about the advieh in my Persian recipes. So here it is finally!

    Advieh is an aromatic Persian spice blend comparable to the Indian garam masala and is used for a variety of Persian recipes such as rice pilafs, grilled meats, stews, vegetables dishes, frittatas, soups, pickles and more.

    A staple in Persian kitchens, this spice blend has some common ingredients with garam masala, but it is actually milder and not spicy at all.

    Types of Persian Spice Blends

    • Advieh khoresht: This blend is for stews (khoresh) and is more intense in aroma and often include dried limes. This can also work as a multipurpose blend.
    • Advieh polo or Advieh berenj: This is a blend for rice (berenj) or pilafs (polo or polow).  It is a simpler blend with more floral aroma from the dried rose petals.
    • Advieh torshi: This is a blend for making pickles (torshi).
    • Advieh ash: This is for soups (ash). Less intense than spice mix for stews but more intense than what is used for rice dishes.

    And there are plenty of other spice blends. But to start with you can make advieh khoresht, which can work as a multipurpose spice. Just use less of it for rice and soup dishes.

    Assortment of ground spices used to make Advieh, the Persian spice blend.

    Advieh Ingredients: Health Benefits

    The common ingredients include cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, dried rose petals, coriander, black pepper, turmeric, dried limes, cloves and such. As with any spice blend, there are many regional variations. Some that include caraway seeds, nutmeg, star anise, angelica (golpar in Persian) etc.

    Apart from enhancing the taste of recipes, spices come with a lot of health benefits. They are often rich sources of antioxidants, polyphenols and other phytonutrients that have health promoting properties.

    Cardamom: This sweet and fragrant spice has been credited for improving digestion and circulation, lowering blood pressure, fighting inflammation. Cardamom also provides some vitamins and minerals.

    Cumin: This spice is popular in traditional medicine for its aid in digestion. It is known to also possess anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and carminative properties.

    Cinnamon: Cinnamon is obtained from the bark of a tropical tree and is considered to have one of the highest antioxidant values for a spice. The spice has been shown to reduce inflammation and blood triglyceride levels. It is well known for lowering blood sugar by increasing sensitivity to insulin.

    Dried Rose Petals: The rose petals used for culinary purposes in Persian cuisine are obtained from a wild variety of rose. Rose petals are used in savory dishes too and lend a fragrant floral note that combines well with the other warm spices in advieh. They are also rich with phytochemicals.

    Black Pepper: Black pepper is supposed to have anti-inflammatory, carminative, digestive, cardioprotective and anti-oxidant properties.

    Turmeric: Perhaps the most popular for its health benefits, turmeric contains many compounds with medicinal properties. Prominent among them is curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound and is associated with healing for several disease conditions.

    Dried Limes: These are a staple of Persian cooking and have an intense citrus aroma. They are small limes (or lemons) boiled in brine and dried until hard. They are added whole or as a powder to stews, soups, appetizers, rice etc. Dried limes bring along the benefits of citrus.

    Cloves: This spice has  anti-microbial properties, and is especially known for fighting oral diseases. It has been associated with enhancing the immune system, cancer prevention, and maintenance of bone health.

    Assortment of spices used for preparation of advieh, the Persian spice blend.

    Pro Tips

    • How to use: Most spices have a long shelf life. But try to buy them in usable quantities at a store with high turnover, where it is not sitting on shelves forever. Store ground spice mix in glass containers and seal tightly.
    • Where to buy: The best places to buy spices are ethnic stores or spice specialty stores. Indian and middle eastern stores often carry them for a much better price. Readymade advieh is also available on Amazon and at Persian or middle eastern grocery stores.
    • Substitute for advieh: It is quite easy to make your own spice blend. However, if you run out of it, the closest substitutes would be other mild (not spicy) but aromatic mixed spice blends from the middle east or eastern Mediterranean.
    The health benefits of the spice ingredients in advieh, the Persian spice mix

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    Recipes That Use Advieh:

    • Lubia Polo (Persian Green Bean Rice)
    • Persian Zucchini Frittata (Kuku Kadoo)
    • Persian Cream of Barley Soup (Soup Jo)
    • Persian Style Lentil Cranberry Rice
    • Persian Zucchini and Chicken Stew

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    Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)

    Advieh - warm, aromatic and easy homemade Persian spice mixes for spicing up all your delicious Persian recipes. These advieh spice blends are the best ever and quick to make. Easy to store and use for a variety of Persian recipes such as rice pilafs, grilled meats, stews, vegetables, frittatas, soups, pickles and more.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
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    Course :General
    Cuisine :Persian
    Servings: 10 portions
    Calories: 10kcal
    Author: Roxana Begum

    Ingredients

    ADVIEH POLOW/ADVIEH BERENJ (RICE/PILAF SPICE MIX)

    • 4 tablespoons rose petals dried
    • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon green cardamom
    • 1 teaspoon cloves or nutmeg

    ADVIEH TORSHI (PICKLE SPICE MIX)

    • 3 tablespoons ground coriander
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons angelica (golpar in Persian)
    • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
    • 1 tablespoon shah Jeera
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon anise seeds
    • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
    • ½ teaspoon celery seeds
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon green cardamom or nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
    • ½ teaspoon dried savory
    • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro

    ADVIEH ASH (SOUP SPICE MIX)

    • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
    • ½ teaspoon cloves
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    ADVIEH MAHI (FISH SPICE MIX)

    • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • ½ tablespoon turmeric
    • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
    • ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

    ADVIEH KHORESH (STEW SPICE MIX)

    • 4 tablespoons ground coriander
    • 2 tablespoons rose petals dried
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon dried limes (seeds removed)
    • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons ground angelica (gol-par)
    • ½ tablespoon cloves or star anise
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Equipment

    • Spice/Nut Grinder
    • Mortar and Pestle
    • Glass Spice Containers
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    Instructions

    • Measure out the whole spices and grind them in your electric or nut grinder. You may also use a mortar and pestle.
    • Mix the dried herbs and other ground powders into the spice blend in the final step.
    • If you already have the ground form of the spices, you may simply combine the ground spices in the specified quantities and add the herbs.
    • For the advieh torshi you may add the seeds (anise, nigella, celery), dried herbs and red pepper flakes to the mix without grinding. 
    • Toasting the whole spices is not typical for making advieh. But if you do, it will make the flavors a bit more intense.
    • Don't toast the rose petals, saffron, angelica, dried limes or herbs.
    • Store spice mixes in glass spice jars.

    Notes

    1. You can buy dried roses (culinary grade) from Persian/ middle eastern/other ethnic grocery stores or online.
    2. How to use: Try to buy spices fresh and in usable quantities at a store with high turnover, where it is not sitting on shelves forever. Store ground spice mix in glass containers and seal tightly.
    3. Where to buy: The best places to buy spices are at ethnic stores or spice specialty stores. They are often cheaper at Indian and middle eastern stores. Readymade advieh is also available on Amazon and at Persian or middle eastern grocery stores.
    4. Substitute for advieh: The closest substitutes would be other mild (not spicy) but aromatic mixed spice blends from the middle east or eastern Mediterranean, such as the baharat spice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    Comments

    1. Raj

      November 30, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      Hi, I love your blog. I have whole dried limes. If I want to make my own spice blend, how should I include the dried lime? I don't think my spice grinder will be able to grind it.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 30, 2022 at 8:29 pm

        Thanks for your nice feedback. I would crack open the limes, remove the seeds and discard. Crush it into smaller pieces and then grind it.

        Reply
    2. Snoop

      January 26, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Hi, I'm told advieh can be used in coffee. Could you suggest which version or post a recipe? Fantastic website, by the way. I'll be coming back regularly for sure.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        February 01, 2022 at 9:50 pm

        I am not familiar with that use. Thanks for your lovely feedback about the site.

        Reply
    3. Lia Cross

      August 30, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Ahhhh, Persian food! I love it! Lamb shanks are to die for!
      Roxana, would you have an easy version of the delicious chicken cooked in pomegranate juice, walnuts and aromatic spices by any chance? The best version I have ever tasted was at a Persian lady’s house where I was a guest many years ago. I’ve tasted other versions at “Rumi “ restaurants in several countries but I’ve always dreamed of trying it myself. Can you help?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        September 06, 2020 at 7:26 pm

        Thanks for your feedback. I plan to post that recipe sometime.

        Reply
    4. Cindy

      July 30, 2020 at 11:57 am

      Can Za’Atar be used as a substitute for Advieh?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        August 01, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        No Zaatar is a completely different blend.

        Reply
    5. Patricia

      July 15, 2020 at 11:14 am

      This is so exciting to have found this website. The layout, quality of the pictures, love.
      It’s easy to roam around and easy to find what I was looking for.
      I will be recommending this website.
      Any body who needs recipes and other knowledge for Persian spices, I think has come to the right place.

      Reply
    6. Rebecca

      March 31, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      Saffron Rice with Chicken, Yogurt and Spinach (Tahchin Esfenaj) I would like to try this recipe but not sure which Advieh (Persian spice mix) to use. Please advise thank you

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        March 31, 2020 at 4:55 pm

        The advieh for rice would be fine. If you were using meat and other stronger flavored ingredients, then the stew advieh would have been ok.

        Reply
    7. Naz

      February 14, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Which spice mix would I use to make your lamb shanks? All it says is Persian advieh but you have several kinds here. I'm assuming the stew one, but I could be wrong.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        February 14, 2020 at 9:57 pm

        Yes absolutely, the stew spice.

        Reply
    8. Anonymous

      October 30, 2019 at 7:35 am

      What is the difference between coriander and cilantro? Aren’t they the same?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 03, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Cilantro used in the US, refers to the herb that is referred to as fresh coriander in other parts of the world.

        Reply
        • Jon Deitch

          May 01, 2021 at 10:01 pm

          I like your recipes but they contain so many non-western spicings and herbs that I am reluctant to purchase those individually. I have 50 or 60 other spices from other cultures, (so I don't need cinnamon or star anise) but I would like to suggest that you could set up a sideline business such that you would design a specialized spices and herbs kit for the Delicious Crescent recipes (in partnership with a spices vendor to assemble and ship the kit). I would be happy to buy a kit of just those special items that enable me to cook a half dozen of your recipes. Thanks for consideration. Jon

          Reply
          • Roxana Begum

            May 29, 2021 at 5:02 pm

            Thanks for the lovely feedback. Will keep that in mind. Many of the Persian spices are now easily available and pretty commonly used in the other cuisines too. If there is a specific one, let me know, I can tell if it's mandatory or can be skipped.

            Reply
            • Jillie

              June 26, 2021 at 10:14 am

              Would it be ok to omit the dried rose petals from the advieh for khoresht. If not, can I substitute with anything else?

            • Roxana Begum

              July 28, 2021 at 5:54 pm

              Yes you can omit.

    9. Jason

      May 27, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      I was intrigued by the videos, so I checked out he Mediterranean chick pea salad recipe video, and then the hummus one as well--they both look delicious, and I will have to try both. However, it would help if the amounts of each ingredient (particularly spices, etc), was included...and they could be a tad slowed down.

      Otherwise, the food looks delicious, and hoping to try making them. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        May 29, 2019 at 7:12 pm

        Thanks so much for your feedback Jason. I plan on adding those amounts once I have a suitable software. And the slower but longer videos I post them on YoutTube and embed them in the recipe post at the end of the page too. The faster videos is what has been recommended for the video player :)

        Reply
    10. Jason

      May 27, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Hello there, which would be the best mix to use as a dry rub for grilling chicken, for example. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        May 29, 2019 at 7:18 pm

        For chicken, a little bit of the stew spice could be used, with some additional dry herbs, black or red pepper, turmeric, ground saffron, lemon juice, oil, etc. I need to post a chicken kabob recipe :)

        Reply
    11. irene

      November 18, 2018 at 12:22 am

      hi Roxana,
      can u give me the recipe measurements for the spice mixes in powders - I think it would be easy for me to prepare the mixes. thank you

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 27, 2018 at 7:40 pm

        Hi Irene. I will update the recipe with those measurements. I would have to test and verify before updating it, so will do it as soon as possible. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    12. Marge Rintoul

      November 09, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks SO much-- can't wait to make these recipes! For the star anise, is the measurement just for the seeds, or the whole pod ground up?

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        November 10, 2018 at 1:29 am

        Thanks so much Marge for stopping by and for your feedback. Its the whole star anise, not ground up.

        Reply
    13. Cook

      June 08, 2018 at 4:09 am

      Coming over from Instagram..loved this recipe..so many flavors..so many spices..wow. Love the world cuisine.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 09, 2018 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks so much for your feedback. It is so inspiring to hear that :)

        Reply
    14. Emily

      June 06, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      This spice blend seems amazing! No wonder it is a staple in Persian kitchens. Can't wait to try this out!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 07, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        So glad you like it.

        Reply
    15. Sonal

      June 06, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Omg 😲 this is an amazing post! I love learning about different cultures and cuisines. The moment I read that it is closer to Garam Masala, I had to read the whole post. Thank you for sharing all the knowledge. I am saving this post to try sometime. Love the variation also.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 07, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        Thanks so much Sonal for your lovely feedback. It is like a milder garam masala without the hot or pungent spices. More like what is used for shawarma, middle eastern kebabs etc.

        Reply
    16. Kristine

      June 06, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      I am a huge fan of making my own spice blends! This one sounds incredibly flavorful! Pinning this to try in the future, thanks!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 07, 2018 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks Krisitine. Hope you like it. I too think that they turn out so much better than the store bought ones, where we have more control on the product.

        Reply
    17. kim

      June 06, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      I had never heard of this! I love learning all of the health benefits!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 07, 2018 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks Kim. Makes me happy to know.

        Reply
    18. Jessica Randhawa

      June 06, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      I absolutely LOVE these spices in my dishes and they have such great health benefits!! I am looking forward to spicing up my rice pilaf this week for a change!! Great tips!

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 07, 2018 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks Jessica. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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