Cookbook:Berbere

| Spices and herbs

Berbere is a mix of spices used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It consists of a fiery mix of chili and several aromatic spices.

Ingredients

 * ¼ tsp ground allspice
 * ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp ground cloves
 * ½ tsp ground cardamom seed
 * ½ tsp ground coriander seed
 * ½ tsp ground fenugreek seed
 * ½ tsp ground nutmeg
 * 1 tsp ground ginger
 * 1 tsp ground black pepper
 * 2 Tbs salt
 * 2 cups chile flakes

Procedure

 * 1) Roast everything except the pepper, chili and salt, in a heavy saucepan or cast-iron frying pan for about 5 minutes on a low heat.
 * 2) Stir in the pepper, chili and salt, and keep stirring for another 10 minutes.
 * 3) Store in a glass jar, away from sunlight.