Ras el Hanout

Ingredients (~1⁄2 cup)

• 1 Tbs ground ginger
• 1 Tbs ground coriander
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1‌1⁄2 tsp ground orris root
• 1‌1⁄2 tsp ground mace
• 1‌1⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1‌1⁄2 tsp ground cardamom
• 3⁄4 tsp ground fennel seed
• 3⁄4 tsp ground anise seed
• 1⁄2 tsp ground fenugreek
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cloves
• 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried lavender
• 1 Tbs dried rose petals

Directions

1. Combine all spices and mix well. Store in a sealed, airtight spice jar.

Notes

• Grind the bay leaves in a spice mill and strain through a fine mesh sieve. You should get about 1⁄8 tsp + 1⁄16 tsp.
• For the lavender, use organic culinary-grade, grind in a spice mill and strain through a fine mesh sieve. This should yield about 1⁄2 tsp.
• Grind orgainic culinary-grade dried rose petals in a spice mill and also strain through a fine mesh sieve. You should get about 1‌1⁄4 tsp ground.