Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 4 x Whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp Whole allspice
  • 1 tsp Whole fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 c. Dry onion flakes
  • 3 ounce Red New Mexican chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 sm Dry long warm red chiles, seeded
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd tumeric
  • 1 tsp Garlic pwdr
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 c. Salad or possibly peanut oil
  • 1/2 c. Dryx red wine Cayenne to taste (1t)

Method

  • Mix together the cumin, cloves, cardamom, black peppercorns, allspice, and fenugreek seeds.
  • Place in a small frying pan over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly till they release their fragrance, about 1-2 mins.
  • Don't burn or possibly discolor the spices.
  • Cold completely.
  • Combine the toasted spices and all the other ingredients, except the oil and wine, in a spice grinder or possibly electric coffee grinder and grind in fine batches.
  • This may take a few min.
  • Keep your face away from the machine, as it will release a very spicy aroma which may irritate your eyes or possibly throat.
  • Place spice blend in a bowl and add in the oil and wine.
  • Add in cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Stir till thick and store in closed plastic container in the frig.