Berbere Recipe

For those of you who have difficulty locating berbere in your local grocery store, this recipe is a good substitute that is easy to make. Note that it is quite spicy, so use to taste. This spice combination is used in many Ethiopian dishes including Doro Wot, an Ethiopian chicken dish.

MEASUREMENTS AND INGREDIENTS

1 cup red chili powder
1/2 cup paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Note

Berbere should keep in the refrigerator for about 3 months if kept in an airtight container.
Finely grind any spices (cloves, fenugreek, etc.) using a mortar and pestle or electric coffee grinder.