Berbere Spice

Ingredients (~1⁄2 cup)

• 4–6 whole dried red chilies
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cardamom seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 5 whole allspice
• 3 Tbs sweet paprika
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1⁄2 tsp ground ginger
• 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a dry skillet, toast whole spices 3-5 minutes over medium heat until fragrant, stirring all the while so as not to scorch.
2. Add ground spices and toast 2 minutes more.
3. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until finely ground.
4. Store in a sealed container.