Ethiopian Berbere Spice Recipe (Homemade Berbere)
Ethiopian berbere is an aromatic spice mix and it is a key ingredient in Ethiopian cooking. It is prepared by mixing both whole and ground spices like ginger powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and whole black pepper. One of the best things about making berbere is that spices used in this recipe are easily available at in-stores and online. This makes it accessible for anyone who wants to try Ethiopian cuisine at home. You can use this spice mix to prepare meat or vegetable stew, soup, curries or even for marinating the vegetables and meat.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Blender
Ingredients
Spice Powders
- ¾ cup Red Chilli Powder
- 4 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 4 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
Whole Spices to Roast
- ¼ cup Whole Coriander seeds
- 1½ tablespoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
- 1 tablespoon Whole black pepper
- 2 stick Cinnamon
- 10 no Cloves
- 20 pods Cardamom
Instructions
- Take all the whole spices in a pan. Toast on low medium heat stirring constantly for 4 to 5minutes until the spices are toasted and aroma comes from it. Take it off the heat and add it to a bowl and allow to cool completely.
- Now take the cooled spices in a blender and powder it fine.
- Now add in the spice powders into the same blender and powder it until fine and combined. Once powdered, store this in an air tight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ethiopian Berbere Spice Recipe (Homemade Berbere)
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
477
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
1504
mg
65
%
Potassium
2547
mg
73
%
Carbohydrates
93
g
31
%
Fiber
47
g
196
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
26410
IU
528
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
604
mg
60
%
Iron
25
mg
139
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.