Ras El Hanout

Name: Ras El Hanout
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground tumeric

Ingredients

2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground tumeric

This is a Moroccan spice blend that is sweet savory and spicy. It works well with Moroccan inspired chicken and vegetable dishes. You will need a spice mill to prepare this mixture. Recipe may be doubled or tripled.

Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until lightly toasted. About 4 minutes.
Transfer to a spice mill and let cool.
Add crushed red pepper flakes and process until finely ground.
Transfer to a bowl and add remaining ingredients and whisk to blend.
Store in an air tight container.