Ethiopian Herb Mix

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp Whole cumin seeds
 * 4 whl cloves
 * 3/4 tsp Black cardamom seeds
 * 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
 * 1/4 tsp Whole allspice
 * 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
 * 1/2 tsp Whole coriander seeds
 * 10 sm Dried red chilies
 * 1/2 tsp Grated ginger
 * 1/4 tsp Turmeric
 * 1 tsp Salt
 * 2 1/2 tbl Sweet Hungarian paprika
 * 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
 * 1/8 tsp Ground cloves

Directions

 * 1) In a small frying pan, on a low heat, toast cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek & corainder for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat & cool for 5 minutes. Discard stems from chilies. In a spice grinder or with a mortar & pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices & chilies. Mix in remaining ingredients. Store in refrigerator in a well sealed jar.