Berbere - Ethopian Hot Spice Powder

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Cumin seed, 2 tsp*Whole Cloves, 8 cloves*Cardamon seeds - removed from pod, 1 tspBlack Peppercorns 1/2 tsp*fenugreek seeds, 1 tsp*Coriander seeds 1 tsp*Dried Red chilies, 8 small chiliesGinger, ground, 1/2 tspAllspice, 1/4 tsp*ground tumeric, 1/4 tspSalt, 1 tspCinnamon, ground, 1/4 tspPaprika, 3 Tbsp
Directions
Toast the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamon, black peppercorns, fenugreek, coriander seeds and chilies in a dry frying pan (cast iron preferably) over medium heat. Shake the pan frequently, until lightly colored.

Remove from heat and leave to cool. Grind the mixture in a spice grinder, with the ginger, allspice, salt, tumeric, cinnamon and paprika until a fine powder forms. Store in an air-tight container, or small jar with lid.


Serving Size: Makes 1/2 cup spice powder - or 8 tablespoons - store in a tight lid jar

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRENCHYLOEB.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 12.7
  • Total Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 293.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g

Member Reviews
  • CD12468840
    Thanks this is really useful.
    I can''t find the spice anywhere. - 12/9/12