Berbere

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Berbere

Berbere, also called Ethiopian curry, is a mixture of hot spices that is an integral part of Ethiopian cuisine.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon salt , preferably Ethiopian
  • 2 tablespoons paprika sweet
  • 5 cayenne pepper or other red peppers), dried
  • 1 tablespoon allspice berries
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 5 korarima seeds (Ethiopian cardamom)
  • 5 green cardamom pods (seeds only)
  • 1 teaspoon passion fruit or rue berries, berries as form of passion fruit
  • 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon tikur azmud , or habba sawda (Ethiopian black seed)
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Coffee grinder (or spice grinder)
  • Heavy-bottomed pan
  • Glass jar with hermetic seal

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the whole spices (seeds and berries) and dry peppers over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until they release their aromas. Shake the pan frequently to prevent the mixture from burning.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  3. Mix all the cooled mixture with the rest of the ingredients and grind everything in a spice or coffee grinder.
  4. Store for several months in an airtight glass jar away from the light.
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