Berbere

2.0k

An African spice mixture.

Yield

servings

Prep

min

Cook

min

Ready

min

Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free

Metric

Ingredients

2	teaspoons	cumin seeds whole
4	each	cloves whole	*
¾	teaspoon	cardamom seeds
½	teaspoon	black peppercorns whole
¼	teaspoon	allspice whole	*
1	teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
½	teaspoon	coriander seeds whole	*
10	small	dried red chiles	*
½	teaspoon	ginger grated	*
¼	teaspoon	turmeric	*
1	teaspoon	salt
2 ½	tablespoons	paprika
⅛	teaspoon	cinnamon	*
⅛	teaspoon	cloves ground	*

Directions

In a small frying pan, on a low heat, toast cumin, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, allspice, fenugreek and corainder for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

Discard stems from chilies. In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind together the toasted spices and chilies.

Mix in remaining ingredients. Store in refrigerator in a well sealed jar.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Comments

Damo
Berlin
about 10 years ago

You have to toast and pound the spices with some sea salt. It helps to grind better the spices and preserves the aroma longer.

Rutledge, United States
almost 10 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving

Calories 1242% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1g 1%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 396mg 16%

Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 5%

Sugars g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 27% • Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 2% • Iron 8%