Berbere Spice Blend
I love berbere spice, a classic Ethiopian spice blend, but it never occurred to me to make my own. Actually, traditional berbere spice would use whole spice seeds/pods that get 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.
ground dried New Mexico chiles
½
cup
paprika
¼
cup
cayenne pepper
1
tablespoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
ground ginger
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
ground coriander
1
teaspoon
ground cardamom
1
teaspoon
ground fenugreek
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
½
teaspoon
ground allspice
½
teaspoon
ground cloves
½
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
¼
teaspoon
 Gather all ingredients.
  Place ground chiles, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a bowl; stir. Add onion powder, ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Gently whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
  Store in an airtight container, preferably glass.
