ETHIOPIAN SPICE MIXTURE 
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cardamom
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds, ground
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 tbsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. paprika
1 tsp. black pepper

All spices are measured, ground up. In heavy saucepan, toast all spices and then add salt and cayenne, paprika and black pepper. Continue shaking the pan and toasting spices 10 minutes. Cool and store in tightly covered glass container. This will keep in the refrigerator for 6 months.

VARIATION (a lesser amount can be made) :
1 tsp. ground ginger
3 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine spices. This will make 3 tablespoons in quantity.

 

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