Pregnancy Friendly Ras El Hanout
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this homemade spice blend brings the soul of North African cooking right into your kitchen. Blending cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and a handful of other pantry staples, it layers earthy, sweet, and gently warming notes into a single jar you'll reach for constantly. Making your own blend from scratch is a smart move when you're being more mindful about what goes into your food — no mystery fillers, no preservatives, just pure spice. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral lift that makes the whole thing feel genuinely special. A small pinch of cayenne keeps things interesting without going overboard, so the heat stays gentle and manageable. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it up, and you've got a versatile seasoning that can transform roasted vegetables, grains, soups, or marinades for months to come.
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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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