Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      small         onion
   2      small cloves  garlic
   1      1" piece      ginger root
   2      teaspoons     cracked black peppercorns
   1      teaspoon      red pepper flakes
   1      teaspoon      coriander seeds
   1      teaspoon      cardamom grains
   1      teaspoon      fenugreek seeds - optional
     1/8  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/8  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/8  teaspoon      ground allspice
   1      tablespoon    salt or to taste
     1/3  cup           paprika
     1/2  cup           olive oil
   1                    juice of one lemon

Preparation:

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.