Berbere Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 8 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, whole
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1/2 cup dried shallots
• 3 dried red chilies
• 3 dried Thai chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a small frying pan, combine the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, black pepper, allspice, fenugreek and Coriander seeds.

2. 2

   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Place in a blender or coffee grinder used for spices, add shallots and whirl until finely ground.

4. 4

   Discard stems and seeds from chilies. Break up the pods and process until ground.

5. 5

   Combine with the toasted seasonings and the remaining spices.

6. 6

   Refrigerate in a well-sealed jar or a tightly closed plastic bag.