Berbere

1.8k

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
almost 8 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 8 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%

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