Ethiopian Herb Mix

Description

Berbere

Ingredients

• 2 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• ¾ tsp black cardamom seeds
• ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
• ¼ tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• ½ tsp whole coriander seeds
• 10 small dried red chilies
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2½ tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves

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.