Harissa Substitute (Spice Blend + Paste)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp sumac powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 2½ Tbsp olive oil ((optional))
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste ((optional))