Berbere
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
ts
Whole cumin seeds
4
ea
Whole cloves
3/4
ts
Black cardamom seeds
1/2
ts
Whole black peppercorns
1/4
ts
Whole allspice
1
ts
Fenugreek seeds
1/2
ts
Whole coriander seeds
10
sm
Dried red chilies
1/2
ts
Grated ginger
1/4
ts
Turmeric
1
ts
Salt
2 1/2
tb
Sweet Hungarian paprika
1/8
ts
Cinnamon
1/8
ts
Ground cloves
Method:
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.