Ras el hanout-martha stewart living

1 /4 cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonWhole or ground allspice
1teaspoonCardamom seeds
1Stick cinnamon
1teaspoonCoriander seeds
1teaspoonCumin seeds
1teaspoonBlade or ground mace
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
½teaspoonWhole cloves
1teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonPeppercorns
1-inch piece of galangal (opt.)
Piece of long pepper (opt.)
1teaspoonCubebs (opt.)
1teaspoonGrains of paradise (opt.)

Directions

1. Place allspice, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, and coriander and cumin seeds together in a saute pan over medium heat nd dry-roast, shaking pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine all ingredients in a mortar or a clean coffee grinder and grind to a powder. Store in an airtight container.

Martha Stewart Living/Feb. & March/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary