Ras el Hanout

Spice Blend

MAKES 60 G (2¼ OZ)

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons ground allspice

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground cardamom

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 teaspoons ground coriander

2 nutmegs, freshly grated (or 6 teaspoons ground nutmeg)

Purchase the freshest spices possible. Combine all the ground spices in a clean jar, seal and store in a cool, dark place. Alternatively, use whole spices in the same quantities and grind in a spice grinder. However, grate the nutmegs separately as most grinders cannot cope with them.