Coconut 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, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and a whisper of rose petals — into something far more complex and aromatic than anything you'd find pre-packaged at the store. Many commercial spice blends and seasoning mixes sneak in unexpected ingredients or are processed on shared equipment, so mixing your own gives you complete control over every single component. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-origin ground spice, so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. The optional rose petals add a subtle, romantic depth that takes the blend from great to genuinely memorable. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a versatile seasoning ready to transform roasted meats, vegetables, stews, and grain dishes for up to three months.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!