Berbere Substitute

Ingredients:

2 tsp. Whole Cumin
1-2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp. Cardamom Seeds (or 1/3-1/2 tsp. Ground Cardamom)
1 tsp. Fenugreek Seeds
8 Whole Pepercorns
6 All Spice Berries (or 1/4-1/2 tsp. Ground All Spice)
4 Whole Cloves
3-4 New Mexico Dried Chiles
1 Tbs. Paprika
1 Tbs. Salt
1 tsp. Ground Ginger
1 tsp. Tumeric
1/2-1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg

Steps:
1) Toast Whole Spices in skillet until they give off their aroma (2-3 minutes)
2) Toast the Chiles until soft and flexible, being careful not to burn them
3) Remove stems and seeds from Chiles and chop
4) Grind toasted Whole Spices and chopped Chiles into powder
5) Add remaining ingredients and mix well

posted by Hubby (@mrmikesings)