Berber Marinade

Recipe Instructions Finely chop the onion. Mince garlic and ginger. Place onions, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt and paprika in a dry skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until spices are lightly toasted and fragrant. Combine roasted spices, olive oil and lemon juice in blender and puree until smooth. Spread paste on meat and marinate overnight. Warning!! A little of this spicy mix goes a long way. Makes enough marinade for about 2 lbs. Of meat. (pork, sirloin steak, tuna). Note:: fenugreek is a rectangular seed found in Indian or middle eastern grocery stores.