Ras El Hanout (Modern)


Makes approx 6 ounces

Ingredients

1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ tablespoon white peppercorns
½ tablespoon poppy seeds
½ tablespoon coriander seeds
½ tablespoon cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
½ teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoons cardamom, ground
1 teaspoon allspice ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 tablespoon turmeric, ground
½ tablespoon mace, ground
½ teaspoon red chili peppers, crushed
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon ginger, ground

Directions

Take all of the seeds and non powder items and grind in a spice grinder or coffee grinder, until pulverized. You may have to do this in batches if your grinder is small. Place the ground items in a medium mixing bowl. Take the remaining powdered items and mix into the ground items until totally mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool dark and dry place, will keep for about 4-5 months.