Brazil Nut 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 gentle heat of cayenne, the sweetness of cinnamon and allspice, and the floral lift of optional rose petals — it's complex, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. Store-bought spice blends can be a real concern when you're avoiding certain tree nuts, since shared processing facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know exactly what's in the jar. Blending it yourself from individual ground spices puts you fully in control, and every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source. The whole process takes just minutes — whisk everything together, seal it in an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Use it to season roasted vegetables, rub onto chicken or lamb, or stir into stews and grain bowls for an instant hit of depth and warmth.
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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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