Low FODMAP Ras El Hanout
Ras el hanout is one of the most aromatic, complex spice blends in North African cooking, and making it from scratch means you control every single ingredient that goes into it. Store-bought versions often sneak in garlic powder, onion powder, or other high-FODMAP additions that can quietly derail a sensitive gut — this homemade version sidesteps all of that. Cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and a warming lineup of spices come together into something that smells absolutely intoxicating the moment you open the jar. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the blend from great to genuinely special. Whisking everything together takes just a few minutes, and the finished blend keeps for up to three months in an airtight container, so you'll have it ready whenever a tagine, roasted vegetable, or grain bowl needs a serious flavor boost. It's the kind of pantry staple that quietly transforms weeknight cooking.
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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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