Shiro Wat (Chickpea Stew)
A thick and flavorful stew made from ground chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices. A popular vegan and vegetarian option in Ethiopian cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shiro powder (ground chickpeas)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 medium Red onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 12 pieces Injera bread
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic.
- 2In a large pot, sauté the red onion in vegetable oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add the garlic and berbere spice blend to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- 5Gradually whisk in the shiro powder with the water to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened to your desired consistency.
- 6Season with salt to taste.
- 7Serve hot with injera bread.
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