Walnut Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way. This North African classic layers warm, earthy, and subtly floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, and a whisper of rose petals — into a single jar that transforms everything it touches. Store-bought versions of complex blends like this can be a real gamble, since shared processing facilities sometimes introduce unexpected ingredients that have no business being in a spice mix. Blending it yourself means you know exactly what's in there: nothing but pure, fragrant spices. The optional ground rose petals push it from great to genuinely special, adding a delicate floral lift that balances the heat from cayenne and black pepper beautifully. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — on roasted vegetables, grilled meats, grain bowls, and beyond. It keeps for up to three months, so one quick whisk gives you weeks of bold, confident flavor.
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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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