Honey Free Ras El Hanout
This North African spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into something that smells like a bustling souk. Warm, earthy, and just a little floral, it layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and a handful of other spices into a complex, deeply aromatic mix that works beautifully on roasted meats, vegetables, grain bowls, and more. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle, perfumed note that takes the whole thing to another level if you can find them. Many pre-made spice blends sneak in sweeteners or other additives, so mixing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Everything comes together with a quick whisk, and the finished blend keeps for up to three months in an airtight container — meaning you can make a batch now and reach for it all season long. It's one of those recipes that costs almost nothing to put together but makes you feel like a genuinely skilled cook every time you use 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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