Sesame 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, aromatic spices — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and more — into something deeply complex and absolutely irresistible. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the whole thing to another level. Store-bought versions of this blend can be a real gamble, since many commercial spice mixes are processed on shared equipment alongside sesame seeds, making cross-contact a genuine concern. Mixing it yourself from individual ground spices means you stay in complete control of every ingredient that goes into the jar. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, and it keeps for up to three months — so you can rub it on chicken, stir it into stews, or dust it over roasted vegetables whenever the mood strikes.
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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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