Homemade Berbere Spice Seasoning Blend-  Ethiopian Berbere Spice made with cardamom, fenugreek, cumin,  ginger, chills, paprika and  more. A building block in Ethiopian Cooking. The word berbere means “hot” in Amharic —a spicy and flavorful spice blend. (Pronounced bari baray), somewhat of an all-purpose spice mix, widely used in Ethiopian dishes. A must have for Ethiopian cooking.