Berbere
An African spice mixture.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 5g (0.2 oz)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%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Damo
You have to toast and pound the spices with some sea salt. It helps to grind better the spices and preserves the aroma longer.
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about 12 years ago