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      Title: Ethiopian Hot Pepper Seasoning
 Categories: seasonings
      Yield: 1 servings

      2 ts cumin seeds
      4    whole cloves
      6    cardamom pods
    1/2 ts whole black pepper
    1/4 ts whole allspice
      1 ts whole fenugreek seeds
    1/2 c  dried shallots
      3 oz long red dried chillies
      3    to 6 small, dried hot
           -chilli peppers
    1/2 ts ground ginger
    1/4 ts tumeric
      2 ts salt

In a small frying pan, combine the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamon pods, black pep
per, allspice and fenugreek. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until lightly
toasted, about 1 minute. Place in a blender, add shallots and whirl until finely
 ground. Discard
stems and seeds from chilies. Break up the pods and process until ground. Combin
e with the toasted seasonings and the remaining spices. Makes 1 cup.

From: DAVID J MARSHALL #3 @4468
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