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A hot Ethiopian spice blend (similar to but hotter than berbere)

Ingredients

• 20 dried bird's eye chilli peppers
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 10 green cardamom pods (seeds only)
• 1 tablespoon korarima seeds (Ethiopian cardamom)
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon allspice berries
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt (preferably Ethiopian)

Instructions

• Dry roast the whole spices and chilis until fragrant (2-3 minutes), shaking the pan often.
• Allow to cool, then grind with other ingredients.
• Store in an airtight container.