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.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat a small, dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, allspice berries, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns to the skillet.

Step 3

Toast the spices gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until they release their aroma. Be careful not to burn them.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Once cooled, transfer the toasted spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind them into a fine powder.

Step 6

Place the ground spices in a small mixing bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients: nutmeg, paprika, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper.

Step 7

Ensure all the spices are well combined. Adjust cayenne pepper to your desired level of heat.

Step 8

Store the Ras El Hanout spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(30.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	96.3

Total Fat 4.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 26.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.6mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 408.1mg	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: 31.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 57.7%