North African Marinade

• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup paprika
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 2 teaspoons craked black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock or 2 tablespoons water

1. Place onion, garlic, ginger, spices and salt in a skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant and lightly roasted. Remove from heat.
2. In a blender combine the spice mixture, lemon juice, and puree to a smooth paste.
3. Spread paste over seafood, poultry, beef or pork and marinate for 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.

onion, garlic, fresh ginger, paprika, coriander seed, craked black, cardamom pods, hot red pepper, fenugreek seeds, ground cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, chicken

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/north-african-marinade-166276 (may not work)