*I cheated and simply added ½ teaspoon amounts of all these spices, ground, to my Baharat spice mix.
**Be very cognizant of the heat level of the dried chili you choose to add. I used ½ a dried habanero, and my spice mix was incredibly hot.
#mahleb spice is made from dried cherry pits. It can be difficult to find, so some people recommend using a mix of fennel and cardamom seeds to replicate the flavor, or a drop or two of almond extract.
***I used Greek yogurt and my topping was quite thick. If you prefer, regular yogurt would be fine.
****It is worth it to use the best tahini you can buy (or make your own). The tahini taste does come through, and not all brands make a good tahini.