Ras el hanout (moroccan)

3 /4 cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsBlack peppercorns; crushed
1tablespoonGround cardamon
1tablespoonGround mace
1tablespoonGround ginger
1teaspoonHot red chile powder such as cayenne
1teaspoonFennel seeds; crushed
1teaspoonGround nutmeg
1teaspoonGround allspice
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
1teaspoonCrushed malagueta pepper
2teaspoonsDried ground galangal (or ginger)
4Cloves; crushed
1tablespoonTurmeric
2tablespoonsCrushed dried lavender
2tablespoonsCrushed dried rosebuds

Directions

Place all the ingredients in a spice mill and process to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container. Use to spice up stews, rice and couscous.

A World of Curries by Dave DeWitt and Arthur Pais ISBN 0-316-18224-9 pg 180 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 01-25-95