Celery Free Ras El Hanout
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a handful of other pantry staples into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield — fillers, anti-caking agents, and shared processing lines make it genuinely hard to know what you're actually getting. Making it from scratch means you control every single ingredient, and this recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward with nothing but pure ground spices. The optional touch of ground dried rose petals adds a subtle floral note that elevates the whole blend from pantry staple to something a little special. Whisk everything together, seal it up, and you've got a versatile seasoning that works on roasted meats, vegetables, stews, and marinades for months to come. It's one of those recipes that takes five minutes but genuinely transforms your cooking.
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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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