Berbere

Name: Berbere
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds whole; 4 each cloves whole; 3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns whole; 1/4 teaspoon allspice whole; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds whole; 10 small dried red chiles; 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 18 teaspoon cinnamon; 18 teaspoon cloves ground

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds whole
4 each cloves whole
3/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
1/4 teaspoon allspice whole
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds whole
10 small dried red chiles
1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
18 teaspoon cinnamon
18 teaspoon cloves ground

Directions

1

In a small frying pan, on a low heat, toast cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek and corainder for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2

Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
3

Discard stems from chilies.
4

In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and chilies.
5

Mix in remaining ingredients.
6

Store in refrigerator in a well sealed jar.