Barley 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 combination of warm, earthy spices — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — builds a deeply aromatic base, while cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves add layers of complexity that no store-bought packet can quite match. A touch of cayenne brings gentle heat, and the optional ground rose petals lend a floral, almost perfumed finish that makes the blend feel truly special. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes can be a minefield — fillers and anti-caking agents sometimes sneak in where you least expect them. Mixing it yourself from pure ground spices means you know exactly what's in the jar. Stir it into stews, rub it onto roasted vegetables or meat, or swirl it into yogurt — the uses are practically endless. Stored in an airtight container, this blend stays fragrant and ready to go for up to three months.
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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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