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Ras el Hanout spice blend in a black bowl with a gold teaspoon.
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Ras el Hanout Substitute

Ras el Hanout is another family favourite, this North African spice blend translates to “top of the shop” and is a complex medley of fragrant spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Spices
Cuisine: Moroccan, North African
Keyword: Easy, home made spice blend, Ras el Hanout spice mix
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Suits all diets and eating styles
Servings: 47 teaspoons (½ cup)*
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros

Ingredients

Whole Spices & Seeds

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • ½ tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cloves

Ground Spices & Spice Powders

  • 1 ½ tablespoon mild paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Toast your seeds on a dry pan over low-medium heat until aromatic.
  • Remove from heat then grind them into a powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Place the ground seeds and remaining spices in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Tip them into a glass jar and store in a dark part of your pantry.

Notes

* This recipe makes approximately 1 cup consisting of approximately 7 tablespoons or 47 teaspoons. The servings are calculated per teaspoon. 

Nutrition

Serving: -1g | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg