Berbere Spice Mix

Submitted by: Rick

Attributed to: Marcia

Category: Spice Mix

Description: Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend that has many applications. It's like garam masala to Indian Cuisine. Can be used with the Ghanian Peanut Chicken Soup.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 1/3 cup

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

6 cardamom pods

3 Tablespoon paprika

1 Tablespoon coarse sea salt

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted

1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, toasted

1 teaspoon allspice berries, toasted

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 whole cloves

1 dried chipotle Chile, stemmed and broken into pieces

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Special tools/utensils needed:

skillet

mortar/pestle or spice blender

Directions: 

1. Toast the cardamon seeds over medium-low heat in a skillet or 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let the pods cool and then remove the seeds. Discard the pods. 

2. Add the seeds and all the other ingredients and grind in a mortar or blender to a fine powder. 

3. Store at room temperature for 6 months in a tightly sealed container.