Breastfeeding Friendly Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home means you know exactly what's going into it — no mystery fillers, no anti-caking agents, and no hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. This North African blend layers warm, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric into something that smells absolutely incredible and transforms everything it touches. The optional ground rose petals add a delicate floral note that takes it from pantry staple to something genuinely special. For nursing mothers who want to keep their diet wholesome and ingredient-transparent, having a go-to blend like this on hand makes seasoning chicken, lamb, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls effortless. Turmeric and ginger bring their well-loved warming qualities to every pinch, while the blend stays gentle enough for everyday cooking. Whisk it together in minutes, jar it up, and it keeps for up to three months — meaning one small effort pays off in weeks of deeply flavorful meals.
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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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