Recipe#26036

Title: Berbere 04

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Berbere Spice Mix 
 
2 teaspoons cumin seed, or powder 
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (shell off husks), or powder 
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice (or ground) 
1 teaspoon fenugreek seed (or powder) 
1 teaspoon coriander seed (or powder) 
8 whole cloves, or ground 
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, or freshly ground 
5 teaspoons red pepper flakes or crumbled dried red peppers 
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeroot (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) 
1 teaspoon turmeric 
1 teaspoon salt 
3 tablespoons sweet paprika (can use hot) 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
 
Toast all the seeds and whole cloves in a small frying pan for 2
minutes, stirring constantly (open window or turn on the stove
vent, it can smoke). Grind the spices in a spice grinder.  If you
are using pre-ground spices, ignore and go on to the next step.
 
Mix all remaining ingredients. Place in a tightly covered container
and refrigerate.