Ras El Hanout (Moroccan Spice Mix)

• 1 teaspoon allspice berry
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 20 Spanish saffron threads
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 three-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1. Put all the whole spices in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and toast for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly. Your kitchen should start smelling wonderful!
2. Remove from heat and cool.
3. Grind the ingredients to a fine powder,using a mortar and pestle or a grinder,.
4. Sift to remove any unground bits.
5. Place in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool, dark place, or in the freezer.

allspice, nutmeg, spanish saffron threads, black peppercorns, three, cardamom seeds, ground mace, ground ginger, salt, ground turmeric

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ras-el-hanout-moroccan-spice-mix-309981 (may not work)