Cashew Free Ras El Hanout
This fragrant North African spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that feels genuinely special. Warm, complex, and layered with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a whisper of rose petals, it hits every note — earthy, floral, spicy, and sweet — all at once. Pre-made spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since many commercial versions are processed on shared equipment or blended in facilities that handle cashews and other nuts. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar, full stop. Every ingredient here is a pure ground spice, so there's no guesswork and no label anxiety. Whisk everything together in about two minutes, seal it up, and you've got a versatile blend that keeps for up to three months — ready to season lamb, chicken, roasted vegetables, or a pot of chickpeas whenever the mood strikes.
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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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