The name in Arabic means “head of the shop” and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller has to offer. The mixture usually consists of over a dozen spices, in different proportions. Include cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice,dry ginger, chili peppers, coriander seed, peppercorn, sweet and hot paprika, fenugreek, and dry turmeric.