Spice Mixtures from Excursions

Ingredients

  • Caribbean Spice Blend
    • 1 tbsp. allspice berries
    • 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
    • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
    • 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp. dried ginger
    • 1 ¼ tsp. cinnamon, preferably Ceylon cinnamon
    • 1 tbsp plus ¼ tsp turmeric powder
    • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
    • Finely grind spices in spice grinder or with mortar and pestle.
  • North African Spice Blend
    • 2 tbsp. paprika
    • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
    • ½ tbsp. cinnamon
    • ½ tbsp. dried ginger
    • ½ tbsp. turmeric powder
    • Pinch of nutmeg
    • 1/8 tsp. cayenne
    • ½ tbsp. black pepper

Method

Finely grind spices in spice grinder or with mortar and pestle.