HOW TO MAKE BERBERE (ETHIOPIAN SPICE BLEND) ENJOY DAN:

          HOW TO MAKE BERBERE (ETHIOPIAN SPICE BLEND) by CHEF DAN:

Makes 6 tablespoons

INGREDIENTS:

2 teaspoons coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2easpoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 teaspoon whole allspice berries

Seeds of 4 green cardamom pods

5 dried red chilies, broken into small pieces

3 tablespoons sweet paprika

1 teaspoons salt

1/4-tespoon nutmeg

1/2-teaspoon ginger

1/4-teaspon cinnamon

1 teaspoons turmeric

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a cast-iron skillet over high-heat.

2.   Toast the whole spices (seeds) and chilies shaking the pan to keep from scorching for about 2-3 minutes.

3.   Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool.

4.   When cool all remaining spices, salt and pepper and grind into a powder.

5.   Store in san airtight container in a dark place.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                           LOVE SPICES!!