Ras el hanout-martha stewart living

Yield: 1 /4 cup

1 ts Whole or ground allspice      1 ts Cardamom seeds
1 Stick cinnamon      1 ts Coriander seeds
1 ts Cumin seeds      1 ts Blade or ground mace
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper      1/2 ts Whole cloves
1 ts Ground ginger      1 ts Peppercorns
1-inch piece of galangal -(opt.) Piece of long pepper (opt.)      1 ts Cubebs (opt.)
1 ts Grains of paradise (opt.)

1. Place allspice cardamom seeds cinnamon and coriander and cumin seeds together in a saute pan over medium heat nd dry-roast shaking pan often until they give off an aroma about 5 minutes. 2. Combine all ingredients in a mortar or a clean coffee grinder and grind to a powder. Store in an airtight container. Martha Stewart Living/Feb. & March/94 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary