Pistachio Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you open the jar. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and a whisper of rose petals — into something that smells absolutely extraordinary. Store-bought versions of this blend can be a real wildcard, sometimes processed on shared equipment alongside tree nuts like pistachios, which makes a homemade batch the smartest route for anyone navigating that allergy. Every ingredient here is a straightforward ground spice, so you stay in complete control of what goes into the mix. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and transforms roasted meats, vegetables, and grain dishes with just a spoonful. The optional rose petals add a delicate, almost perfumed lift that takes the whole blend somewhere truly special.
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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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