Shiro Wat (Chickpea Flour Stew) with Barley

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 3 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 inch Ginger
• 1 tbsp Berbere spice blend
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cups Cooked barley

Instructions

1. 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice blend. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. 4Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. 5Gradually whisk in the chickpea flour to avoid lumps. Then add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the stew has thickened.
6. 6Serve hot with cooked barley.

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