Ras el Hanout
A complex North African spice blend used to season tagines, stews, and meats.
Ras el Hanout is a classic Moroccan spice mix combining sweet, savory, and hot spices to add depth to dishes like tagines, couscous, and grilled meats.
• Updated 4/30/2025
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- Turmeric - 1 tsp
- Cloves - 1 tsp
- Ginger - 1 tsp
- Coriander - 2 tbsp
- Pepper - 1 tsp
- Cumin - 2 tbsp
- Nutmeg - 0.5 tsp
- Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Cardamom - 10 pieces
- Cinnamon - 1 pieces
Directions
Step 1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, and chili powder for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
Step 2
Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
Step 4
Store in an airtight container away from light.
Cook's Notes
For best flavor, keep spices whole until ready to use and toast just before grinding.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
15
Calories
1g
Fat
3g
Carbs
1g
Protein