Shiro Wot - Delicious Ethiopian Vegan Stew

shiro powder

🥗Healthier: ground chickpeas

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground chickpeas maintain protein content while being more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar warmth and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats without compromising flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar fresh taste and is more widely available.

Combine 1.5 cups chickpea flour with 2 tablespoons of berbere spice in a bowl.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.

Add minced garlic and chopped tomatoes; season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Deglaze the pot with a little hot water if necessary.

Add 2 cups of boiling water to the mixture and bring to a rolling boil.

Slowly add the chickpea flour mixture bit by bit, stirring to prevent clumping.

Adjust the thickness by adding more water if needed; season to taste with salt.

Cover and lower the heat, allowing to cook for about 25 minutes.

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