African berbere

Name: African berbere
Yield: Makes 5 tablespoons
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 6 cloves; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 12 large dried chillies; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds; seeds from 6 green cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns

Preparation info

Makes
5 tablespoons

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spice

By Christine Manfield

Published 1999

About

This complex blend from Ethiopia and the Arabian Gulf States bears a close resemblance to the masala mixes of India and is used in much the same way as a coating for fried meats, in stews, in soups and with baked fish. Bring your next barbecue to life with it!

Ingredients

12 large dried chillies
6 cloves
2 teaspoons coriander seeds

Africa
Asia
Ethiopia
India
Arabian Gulf States
Spice Mix
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Dry-roast whole spices over gentle heat until aromatic and just beginning to colour. Cool. Grind to a fine powder, then mix in remaining spices. Store in a sealed jar.