Berbere Sauce

Directions

Mix together the cumin, cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns, allspice, and fenugreek seeds.

Place in a small frying pan over medium heat.

Stir constantly until they release their fragrance, about 1 to 2 minutes. Do not burn or discolor the spices.

Cool completely.

Combine the toasted spices and all the other ingredients except the oil and the wine in a spice grinder or electric coffee grinder and grind fine in batches.

This may take a few minutes.

Keep your face away from the machine as it will release a very spicy aroma that may irritate your eyes or throat.

Place the spice blend in a bowl and add the oil and wine.

Add cayenne pepper to taste. Stir until thick and store in a closed plastic container in the refrigerator.