Ras el hanout (Moroccan Spice Mix)

(see also Honeyed Lamb – Mrouzia)

6 allspice berries
4 cloves
1-1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1-1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

simplified version makes about 2-1/2 tablespoons

Put all the whole spices in a grinder or pestle and mortar and work to a powder. Mix in the ground spices, then spoon into a glass bottle. Keep in a cool, dark place.

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