Citrus Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you open the jar. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and more — into something that smells absolutely extraordinary and transforms everything it touches. Store-bought versions can be a real gamble, since some blends sneak in citrus peel, dried zest, or other fruit-derived ingredients that aren't always obvious on the label. Mixing it yourself means you know exactly what's in it, and every ingredient here is a pure, straightforward spice. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle romantic depth that takes the whole thing to another level. Whisk it together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple ready to go for the next three months — perfect for rubbing onto meats, stirring into stews, or blooming in butter before roasting vegetables.
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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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