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Grilled fish with baharat and sumac — Baghdad classic.

BaharatSumacCuminTurmericCardamomCurry

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Iraq and Algeria both lean on Cumin — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Iraq

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Masgouf

MainFish

Key ingredients

  • Carp or sea bass
  • tamarind
  • lemon
  • Baharat
  • Sumac
  • Turmeric

Technique overview

  1. Butterfly fish
  2. rub with baharat and turmeric
  3. grill slow open.

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Dolma

MainMixed

Key ingredients

  • Grape leaves
  • rice
  • lamb
  • tomato
  • Baharat
  • Cumin
  • Cinnamon

Technique overview

  1. Stuff leaves and vegetables with spiced rice and lamb
  2. steam 1h.

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Tashreeb

MainLamb

Key ingredients

  • Lamb
  • chickpea
  • bread
  • tomato
  • Baharat
  • Cardamom
  • Curry

Technique overview

  1. Stew lamb with chickpea and spices
  2. pour over flatbread.

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Iraq — good to know

What spices are used in Iraq cooking?

Iraq cooking leans on Baharat, Sumac, Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Curry.

What’s an easy Iraq recipe to make at home?

Try Masgouf — it calls for Baharat, Sumac, Turmeric. Butterfly fish; rub with baharat and turmeric; grill slow open.

What should I cook for a Iraq watch party?

Make Masgouf and Dolma — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.