Berbere Spice Blend
The warm, deep red Ethiopian spice mix, made from store cupboard spices, for stews, lentils, eggs and roast vegetables.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Measure all the spices and the salt into a small dry frying pan.
- 2
Warm over the lowest heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, just until they smell toasty. Do not let them smoke or the chilli will turn bitter.
1 min 30 s - 3
Tip into a bowl and let them cool completely.
- 4
Stir well, then spoon into a clean, dry jar with a tight lid. Keep in a cool dark cupboard for up to 3 months.
- 5
Use 1 to 2 tablespoons for a stew that serves 4, and add more if you like it hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.