Beef 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. Warm cumin and coriander form the backbone, while cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in that signature depth that makes the blend so aromatic and complex. A touch of cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves rounds everything out, and the optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that feels genuinely special. Since it's built entirely from ground spices, there's nothing here that raises any concern for those avoiding animal products — just pure, plant-based flavor. Store-bought versions can be hit or miss, and some blends sneak in unexpected additives, so mixing your own means you know exactly what's going into every jar. Whisked together in minutes and stored in an airtight container, this blend stays fresh for up to three months and is ready to elevate tagines, roasted vegetables, soups, or anything else that needs a little magic.
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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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