North African Ras El Hanout Spice Mix
Unlock the vibrant flavors of North Africa with this homemade Ras El Hanout spice mix, a fragrant blend of toasted and ground spices that delivers depth and warmth to any dish. Featuring a medley of exotic ingredients like coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat, this versatile seasoning is perfect for everything from tagines and roasted vegetables to marinades and rubs. Toasting the whole spices releases their aromatic oils, ensuring a bold and authentic flavor profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy DIY spice blend can be stored for up to six months, making it a must-have pantry essential for adventurous cooks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 6 pods Cardamom pods
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Gather all the spices and measure the ingredients as listed.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and cloves for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure the spices don’t burn and to release their aromatic oils.
Remove the toasted spices from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Using a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or high-powered blender, grind the toasted spices into a fine powder.
Transfer the ground spices to a small mixing bowl and add the turmeric powder, sweet paprika, ground ginger, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine thoroughly.
Store the Ras El Hanout spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
90 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
