Ras el Hanout Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 5 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves (or ground cloves)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (or ground coriander)
• 1/2 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods (or ground cardamom)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed (or ground cumin)
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries (or ground allspice)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon aniseed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne