Chestnut 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 brightness of ginger and turmeric, the gentle heat of cayenne, and the deep sweetness of cinnamon and allspice — it's complex, aromatic, and genuinely hard to stop smelling once it's blended. A whisper of ground rose petals, if you choose to include them, lifts the whole thing into something almost floral and truly special. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding certain ingredients, since pre-packaged versions sometimes include unexpected additions or are processed on shared equipment. Mixing it yourself from individual ground spices means you know exactly what's in the jar and nothing else. Stored in an airtight container, this blend stays fragrant and ready to use for up to three months, making it a genuinely practical pantry staple. Rub it on chicken, stir it into a braise, or bloom it in oil — this blend will earn its spot on your spice shelf fast.
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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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