Vegetarian Ras El Hanout
This fragrant North African spice blend is the kind of pantry staple that transforms an ordinary weeknight meal into something that feels genuinely special. Warm, complex, and just a little floral when you add the optional rose petals, it layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a handful of other aromatics into a single scoop of pure magic. Making it from scratch means you control every ingredient — no mystery fillers, no anti-caking agents, and no hidden animal-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought blends. The whole process takes just a bowl and a whisk, and the result keeps beautifully in an airtight jar for up to three months. Rub it onto roasted vegetables, stir it into lentil soups, or fold it into grain dishes for an instant hit of depth and warmth. It's the kind of recipe that quietly becomes one of the most-reached-for things in your kitchen.
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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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