a vibrant, fiery, and complex Ethiopian/Eritrean spice blend,

a nutritious, starchy powder

fenugreek seeds, are often used to prepare traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean stew

This Akbi’s product Mekelesha (or Mekelesha) is a fragrant, traditional Ethiopian finishing spice blend, a "secret weapon" for adding warm, complex, aromatic depth to stews (wots), lentils, meats, and even rice, Key ingredients typically include cinnamon, cardamom (korerima), cloves, cumin, black pepper, long pepper (timiz), nutmeg, and sometimes fenugreek or ajwain, creating a signature aroma that signifies an Ethiopian dish is complete.