Ras El Hanout
A simple homemade spice blend made by toasting whole spices and grinding them with ground spices for a fresh, aromatic seasoning mix.
Updated : 18 March, 2026
Easy
About 5 min.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds
1 tablespoon
Cumin
0.5 tablespoon
Allspice
0.5 tablespoon
Cinnamon stick
0.5 teaspoon
Mustard seeds
0.25 teaspoon
Cloves
1 teaspoon
Cardamon pods
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
0.5 tablespoon
Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon
Ginger powder
0.5 teaspoon
Curcuma
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Place the whole spices in a dry pan over medium heat and toast them until they begin to lightly smoke and release their aroma. Keep them moving in the pan to prevent burning.
Step 2
Remove the toasted spices from the heat and combine them with the ground spices.
Step 3
Blend everything together until you achieve a fine, even powder.
Step 4
Store the spice blend in an airtight container until ready to use.
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