Vegan Ras El Hanout
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something truly special. Every ingredient here is pure ground spice — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, allspice, and more — so it's naturally free of any animal products without a single substitution needed. The optional ground dried rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the blend from great to genuinely unforgettable. Store-bought versions can hide surprising additives or anti-caking agents, so mixing your own at home gives you full control over exactly what goes into the jar. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, then keeps in an airtight container for up to three months. Rub it on roasted vegetables, stir it into lentil stews, or bloom it in olive oil as a base for grain dishes — the possibilities are endless.
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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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