Ethiopian Spice Blend (Berbere)
Description
I use this blend in most of my lentil and bean dishes. This is a traditional spice mix used in Ethiopia. If you want to make the mixture less spicy or hot you can replace the cayenne pepper with milder chili powder.
Method:
- Heat the pan on medium heat and toast all the ingredients until you get a nice toasted aroma.
- Cool the mixture and put it in a jar.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cayenne powder
1/3 cup paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg