Carrageenan Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way. This North African blend layers warm, aromatic spices — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and more — into a complex, deeply fragrant mix that elevates tagines, roasted meats, grain bowls, and vegetables alike. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the whole thing somewhere truly special. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield for anyone avoiding additives and stabilizers like carrageenan, which sometimes sneak into pre-mixed seasonings as anti-caking agents or fillers. When you whisk these whole ground spices together yourself, you know exactly what's in the jar — nothing more, nothing less. The blend keeps well for up to three months in an airtight container, so you can make a batch and reach for it all season long. It's the kind of pantry staple that quietly makes everything you cook taste more intentional.
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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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