Low Iodine Ras El Hanout
Building your own spice blend from scratch 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. Warm cumin and coriander anchor the mix, while cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in depth, and a whisper of cardamom and cloves rounds everything out beautifully. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that makes the blend feel genuinely special. For anyone managing iodine intake, store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes can be a hidden source of concern — some contain additives or anti-caking agents that aren't always clearly labeled. This recipe keeps things clean and transparent: every ingredient is a pure, single-origin ground spice, so you know exactly what's going into your food. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a versatile blend ready to transform roasted vegetables, grains, or proteins for up to three months. It's the kind of pantry staple that makes cooking feel effortless and exciting all at once.
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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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