Berbere (Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning)

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1 1/4 cups cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. In a heavy saucepan, toast the following ground spices together over a low heat for 4 to 5 minutes: ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice.
2. Shake or stir to prevent burning.
3. Add the salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and fresh ground black pepper and continue toasting and stirring for 10 to 15 more minutes.
4. Cool and store in tightly covered glass jar.

ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cardamom, allspice, ground coriander, salt, ground fenugreek, cayenne pepper, grated nutmeg, paprika, ground cloves, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berbere-ethiopian-hot-pepper-seasoning-91929 (may not work)