Low Sugar Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and more — into something far more complex than any single spice could deliver on its own. The optional ground rose petals push it into genuinely special territory, adding a subtle floral lift that makes the whole blend feel a little luxurious. Store-bought spice mixes can quietly sneak in fillers or sweeteners you never asked for, so blending your own means you know exactly what's going into your food. Everything here is pure ground spice, nothing else — which makes it a clean, reliable choice when you're keeping a close eye on what you're cooking with. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it up, and you've got a pantry staple that will transform roasted vegetables, grains, marinades, and stews for months to come.
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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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