Berbere Spice Blend

I love berbere spice, a classic Ethiopian spice blend, but it never occurred to me to make my own. Actually, authentic berbere spice would use whole spice seeds/pods, toasted, and ground. But I usually toast the spices during the cooking process. Berbere is one of the most delicious and versatile spice mixes ever.

• Preparation Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 3 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• ½ cup ground dried New Mexico chiles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the ground chilies, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.

Step 2

Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.