Corn 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, cloves, and allspice — all rounded out by a whisper of nutmeg and cardamom. If you choose to add the ground dried rose petals, you get a floral, almost perfumed note that makes the blend feel truly special. Store-bought spice blends are a surprisingly common source of hidden corn-derived fillers, anti-caking agents, and maltodextrin, so grinding or blending your own is the cleanest way to stay safe. Here, every single ingredient is a pure, single-origin spice — nothing added, nothing to second-guess. The whole thing comes together in minutes and keeps for up to three months, so you'll have a fragrant, ready-to-go blend whenever a tagine, roasted vegetable dish, or marinade calls for it.
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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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