Ras al-Hanut (Moroccan Spice Mix) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cloves Mix all ingredients and store in a spice jar. It will keep indefinitely but lose its pungency over time. From "A Mediterranean Feast" by Clifford A. Wright (Book also includes background information on Ras al-Hanut.) middle eastern recipe index christina m k al-sudairy buy the book!