Ras El Hanout Moroccan Spice Blend
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant markets of Morocco with this aromatic Ras El Hanout spice blend recipe. Featuring a rich medley of toasted whole spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom, this blend is infused with the warmth of paprika, turmeric, and ginger, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. Perfectly balanced with layers of sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors, this versatile homemade Moroccan spice mix is a must-have for seasoning tagines, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even couscous. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make spice blend can be stored for up to three months, ensuring you always have a touch of North African flair in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
- 1 small piece (about 1 inch) Cinnamon stick
- 6 pods Cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
- 0.5 teaspoon (freshly grated) Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
Instructions
Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, allspice berries, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns to the skillet.
Toast the spices gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they release their aroma. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the toasted spices from the heat and let them cool for a few minutes.
Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind them into a fine powder.
Place the ground spices in a small mixing bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients: nutmeg, paprika, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.
Ensure all the spices are well combined. Adjust cayenne pepper to your desired level of heat.
Store the Ras El Hanout spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
96 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
