Dairy Free Ras El Hanout
This fragrant North African spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that feels genuinely special. Warm, complex, and layered with depth, it brings together cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, allspice, and a gentle heat from cayenne — all in one beautifully balanced mix. The optional ground dried rose petals add a floral note that takes the whole blend to another level. Since it's made entirely from ground spices, there's no dairy concern whatsoever — no hidden butter powders, no cream-based fillers, just pure aromatic goodness. Store-bought spice blends can be surprisingly tricky to vet, but making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Whisk everything together in minutes, seal it up, and you've got a versatile rub, marinade base, or seasoning that keeps for up to three months.
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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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