Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea Snack (Kik Alicha)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Chickpeas
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/4 tsp Berbere Spice Blend
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt

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

Instructions

1. 1Prepare your ingredients: Finely dice the 1/2 medium onion. Mince the 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp ginger.
2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a 25.4 cm skillet over medium heat (176.7°C/175°C). Add the diced 1/2 medium onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is softened and looks translucent.
3. 3Add the minced 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until you can smell their fragrance.
4. 4Stir in the 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1/4 tsp berbere spice blend. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
5. 5Add the 2 cups cooked chickpeas and 1/4 tsp salt to the skillet. Stir everything together well, making sure the chickpeas are evenly coated with the spices.
6. 6Cook the chickpeas for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chickpeas are ready when they are heated through and the flavors have had time to blend together, which you can tell by the aroma and how soft they feel when stirred.
7. 7Serve the Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea Snack warm.

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