Description
A heartwarming Ethiopian stew made with chickpea flour, spiced with Berbere for a rich, comforting dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons Berbere spice mix (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour (shiro flour)
- 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Injera or rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice mix. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
- Gradually whisk in the chickpea flour, breaking up any lumps, and cook for another 1-2 minutes while stirring.
- Slowly pour in water or vegetable broth while whisking continuously to create a smooth consistency.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Season with salt to taste and adjust the spices as desired. Serve hot with injera or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Berbere used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg