Ras El Hanout (Moroccan Spice Mix) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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!
Remove from heat and cool.
Grind the ingredients to a fine powder,using a mortar and pestle or a grinder,.
Sift to remove any unground bits.
Place in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool, dark place, or in the freezer.