Hazelnut Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those kitchen moves that instantly elevates everything it touches. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and more — into a complex, aromatic mix that works beautifully on roasted meats, vegetables, and grain dishes alike. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle, romantic depth that makes the blend feel truly special. Store-bought ras el hanout blends can be a real gamble, since pre-mixed spice jars sometimes include unexpected additions or are processed on shared equipment alongside tree nuts. When you mix it yourself from individual ground spices, you know exactly what's in the jar — no hidden ingredients, no surprises. Just whisk everything together, seal it up, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. It's a small effort with a seriously big payoff.
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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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