Berbere Spice Mix Recipe

Name: Berbere Spice Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 4 whole cloves; 8 each cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon allspice berries whole; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds whole; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 cup shallots dried or dried onion flakes; 3 each dried red chiles; 3 each thai bird's eye chili peppers dried; 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
8 each cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon allspice berries whole
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds whole
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 cup shallots dried or dried onion flakes
3 each dried red chiles
3 each thai bird's eye chili peppers dried
1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt

1
Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the cloves, cardamom pods, cumin seeds, allspice, black pepper, fenugreek and coriander seeds.
3
Cook the spices, stirring until light toasted, one or two minutes.
4
Discard the stems and seeds from the chile peppers.
5
Place all the ingredients including the dried shallots (or dried onion flakes) into a coffee grinder used for spices or small food processor.
6
Process until finely ground.
7
Store in a tightly sealed glass jar or spice container.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 4 whole cloves, 8 each cardamom pods, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Berbere Spice Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Berbere Spice Mix

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