Ras el hanout (moroccan spice mix)

6 allspice berries
4 cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Put all the whole spices in a grinder or pestle and mortar and work to a powder. Mix in the ground spices, then spoon into a glass cottle. Keep in a cool, dark place.