Berbere Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cumin seed, or powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (shell off husks), or powder
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice (or ground)
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seed (or powder)
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed (or powder)
- 8 whole cloves, or ground
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, or freshly ground
- 5 teaspoons red pepper flakes or crumbled dried red peppers
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeroot (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika (can use hot)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Toast all the seeds and whole cloves in a small frying pan for 2 minutes, stirring constantly (open window or turn on the stove vent, it can smoke). Grind the spices in a spice grinder. If you are using pre-ground spices, ignore and go on to the next step. Mix all remaining ingredients. Place in a tightly covered container and refrigerate.
