Paraben Free Ras El Hanout
Warm, complex, and deeply aromatic, this North African spice blend layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and a handful of other ground spices into something that smells like a bustling souk and tastes like pure magic. Making it from scratch means you control every single ingredient that goes into the jar — no mystery fillers, no preservatives, and none of the synthetic additives that sneak into pre-packaged blends. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, store-bought spice mixes can be a surprisingly murky territory, since certain preservatives occasionally appear in processed seasoning products. Whisking these whole ground spices together yourself eliminates that guesswork entirely. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that elevates the blend from great to genuinely unforgettable. Rub it on lamb, stir it into a chickpea stew, or swirl it into roasted vegetables — the possibilities are almost endless. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, you'll wonder how your kitchen ever managed without 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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