Moroccan Ras El Hanout Spice Mix

Elevate your culinary creations with this authentic Moroccan Ras El Hanout Spice Mix, a fragrant and versatile blend that captures the essence of North African cuisine. Crafted from toasted whole spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom, this recipe unlocks bold flavors with added notes of turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika. Perfectly balanced with a touch of heat from optional cayenne pepper, this easy-to-make spice mix takes just 15 minutes and will instantly transform your tagines, roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or rice dishes. Store it in your pantry for up to six months, and let its warm, aromatic profile become your go-to seasoning for global-inspired cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon Whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and cinnamon stick for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, shaking the pan to prevent burning.

Step 3

Remove the skillet from heat and let the spices cool for a few minutes.

Step 4

Grind the toasted spices in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until they form a fine powder.

Step 5

Combine the ground spice mixture with the turmeric, ground ginger, nutmeg, paprika, ground allspice, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 6

Mix thoroughly to combine, ensuring the blend is even.

Step 7

Store the Ras El Hanout spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(37.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	118.6

Total Fat 5.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 32.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 4.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221.8mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 506.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 58.7%