Ethiopian Chickpea Stew (Shiro Wat)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste and berbere spice blend, cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. 5Gradually whisk in chickpea flour, ensuring no lumps form.
6. 6Slowly pour in water while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
7. 7Add salt and turmeric, bring to a simmer.
8. 8Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
9. 9Serve hot with rice.

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