Ingredients

  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Cumin 1 tbsp
  • Ground cloves ½ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Cinnamon 1 tbsp
  • Dried rose petals 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Black Pepper 1 tsp, freshly ground
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Turmeric 2 tsp
  • Ground cardamom 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Full Fat Milk 250ml
  • SpinneysFOOD Organic Free-Range Eggs 3 large
  • Vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • Advieh spice ½ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Sea Salt ¼ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Salted Butter 1 tbsp
  • Brioche bread 8 thick slices
  • Date syrup 100ml
  • Strawberries 100g

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 246
  • Fat 9.4g
  • Saturates 3.1g
  • Protein 9.5g
  • Carbs 38.1g
  • Sugars 23.5g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Advieh-spice French toast stars with date syrup

Arabic 15 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook


  1. To make the advieh spice, layer all the spices in a jar with a tight lid. Shake well and make sure the spices are fully mixed.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, advieh spice and salt together in a shallow bowl. 
  3. Lightly butter a large frying pan and place over medium-high heat. Soak both sides of the bread in the egg mixture and place in the hot pan. Fy for 3-5 minutes on either side until golden. Repeat this process with the remaining bread.
  4. Using a star cutter, cut the toast into stars.
  5. Serve with extra advieh, date syrup and strawberries.