Ethiopian Food - Chicken & Yellow Peas Recipe Doro be Misir Amharic & English Injera Kitfo Mitmita

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika can mimic the heat and flavor of berbere.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: cooked potatoes

Avocado provides creaminess, while potatoes are more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute to release flavors.

Incorporate tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Stir in red lentils and cook for an additional 20 minutes until tender.

Add hard-boiled eggs and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot with injera and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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