Low Sodium Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home means you have complete control over every single ingredient that goes into it — and for anyone watching their sodium intake, that matters more than most people realize. Store-bought versions of this North African blend almost always sneak in added salt, sometimes as a filler or preservative, so the label rarely tells the whole story. This version is built entirely from warming aromatics: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, allspice, black pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, and cloves — nothing more. The result is a deeply complex, fragrant blend that layers earthy, sweet, and gently spicy notes in a way that makes food taste rich and satisfying without relying on sodium at all. The optional ground rose petals are a beautiful touch that adds a subtle floral lift and makes the blend feel genuinely special. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you have a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and works on roasted vegetables, grains, marinades, and slow-cooked meats alike. Once you taste how vibrant a salt-free spice blend can be, going back to the packaged stuff feels like a real step down.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground dried rose petals (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, black pepper, allspice, cayenne, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
Stir in the ground rose petals, if using, until fully incorporated.
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