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Berbere Spice (Ethiopian Spice Blend)

Berbere spice is a delicious spice mix that is essential to Ethiopian cuisine. This spice blend is used in Ethiopian stews such as doro wat, kai sega wat and misir wat but can be used to season other dishes; you don't just have to use it for Ethiopian food.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Spices
Cuisine: African
Servings: 20 teaspoons
Calories: 6kcal
Author: Mavis K.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp whole or ground cumin
  • 1 tsp whole or ground coriander
  • 1 tsp whole or ground green cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp whole or ground fenugreek
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp whole or ground cloves

Instructions

  • If using whole spices, toast them in a heavy skillet over high heat for about 3 minutes, turning regularly to prevent burning. Let the spices cool completely and then grind them using a spice grinder.
  • Once all the spices have been ground, add them all together and lightly grind them into an even mix.
  • Store in an airtight container and use as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg