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Berbere Seasoning

Berbere Seasoning is a spice blend used in nearly every Ethiopian recipe, it is spicy and you can make it yourself.
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Eritirean, Eritrea and Ethiopia, Ethiopian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 303kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 4 whole allspice berries
  • 8 cardamom pods
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 10 dried red chilies seeds removed (Thai chilies work great)
  • 6 Tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric

Instructions

  • In a cast iron skillet, toast the whole spices and chilies (the first nine ingredients) over high heat, shake the pan to prevent burning.
  • Toast until fragrant, just a couple minutes or so.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool
  • Put the whole spices into a spice grinder and grind to a powder
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Keep in an airtight container

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4706mg | Potassium: 1629mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21091IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 20mg