Moroccan · Spice blend
All-Purpose Tagine Spice Mix
A ready-to-go blend calibrated for tagines so you can season by the spoonful instead of measuring six jars. It carries ginger and turmeric for that classic golden base, with just enough warmth to suit chicken, lamb, fish or vegetables.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 20
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp white or black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads, crumbled (optional)
Method
- 1
Combine
Stir all the ground spices together until evenly coloured.
- 2
Add saffron
Crumble in the saffron if using and mix through.
- 3
Store
Keep in an airtight jar. Use about 2 teaspoons per tagine serving four.
Chef's tips
- Bloom the mix in the pot's warm oil for 30 seconds before adding onions to wake up the aromatics.
- Leave the saffron out of the jarred blend and bloom fresh threads in water for special-occasion tagines.
Frequently asked questions
How much tagine spice mix per dish?
Roughly 2 teaspoons for a tagine serving four, adjusted to taste. Season the meat with half and add the rest to the sauce base.