Almond Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way, and this North African classic is a perfect place to start. The mix layers warm, earthy cumin and coriander with the brightness of ginger and turmeric, the gentle heat of cayenne, and the deep sweetness of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice — it's complex, aromatic, and genuinely beautiful. A whisper of ground rose petals, if you choose to include them, adds a floral note that takes the whole thing somewhere truly special. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know exactly what's in the jar. Mixing it yourself from individual ground spices puts you completely in control, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source. Stir it into stews, rub it onto roasted vegetables or meat, or swirl it into yogurt — this blend is endlessly versatile and keeps well for up to three months in an airtight container.
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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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