Berbere Sauce

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African spice mix

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Steps

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

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

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

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Discard stems and seeds from chilies.

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Break up the pods and process until ground.

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Combine with the toasted seasonings and the remaining spices.

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

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Ingredients

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cumin seeds, whole cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, whole allspice, fenugreek seeds, coriander seed, dried shallots, dried red chilies, dried thai chiles, ground ginger, turmeric, salt