Ehuru Spices (powder)

Ehuru — also known as African nutmeg or Calabash nutmeg — is a fragrant spice widely used in Nigerian and West African cooking. It comes from the seeds of the Monodora myristica tree and has a warm, nutty, and slightly smoky flavor with hints of pepper and citrus. It’s especially popular in dishes like pepper soup, nkwobi, isi ewu (goat head delicacy), and yam porridge, where it adds a rich, aromatic depth. The seeds are usually roasted, peeled, and ground before being added to meals. Beyond its flavor, ehuru is also known in traditional medicine for aiding digestion and relieving stomach discomfort. It’s a spice that brings both taste and warmth to African dishes — a small seed with big flavor!