Hawaij, a traditional Yemeni spice blend, is typically used to flavor soups, stews, curry-style dishes and as a meat rub. An earthy, fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, black peppercorn, coriander, clove and cardamom, it’s also popular in Israel, where its complex, layered spice profile is used in slow-simmered dishes. Think of Hawaij as masala’s Middle Eastern cousin.