Ras El Hanout

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ginger
• 4 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (cassia variety)
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom
• 1 1/4 teaspoons allspice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dill seeds
• 1 1/4 teaspoons galangal
• 1 1/4 teaspoons lavender
• 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon cubeb pepper (or black pepper if you are unable to find cubeb)
• 1/2 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 teaspoon brown cardamom
• 35 saffron strands, stigmas