Pecan Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home 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. The mix layers warm, earthy cumin and coriander with the brightness of ginger and turmeric, the gentle heat of cayenne, and the deep sweetness of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice — all balanced into something genuinely complex and aromatic. A touch of ground rose petals, if you choose to add them, lifts the whole blend with a subtle floral note that makes it feel truly special. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared processing facilities sometimes introduce unexpected cross-contact risks. Mixing it yourself from individual ground spices means you know exactly what's in the jar — nothing more, nothing less. Whisk everything together, seal it up, and you'll have a fragrant, versatile blend ready to go for the next three months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into stews, or toss it with roasted vegetables — this one earns its place in the spice cabinet fast.
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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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