Easy, Fast & Delicious Breakfast ( Ethiopian Food)

teff flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber while all-purpose is more accessible.

spiced oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

fava beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas are nutritious and canned beans save time.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole grain flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole grain flatbread provides more nutrients, while pita is widely available.

Mix teff flour and water in a bowl until smooth.

Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes to develop flavor.

Boil water in a pot and pour the batter into a steaming basket.

Steam the batter for about 20 minutes until it firms up.

In a separate pot, cook fava beans until tender, about 30 minutes.

Mash the fava beans with garlic and lemon juice until creamy.

Heat spiced oil in a pan and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add mashed fava beans to the pan and stir to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, and berbere spice to taste.

Serve the genfo with a drizzle of butter and spiced oil on top.

Accompany with fresh herbs and injera for dipping.

Enjoy with cooked lentils on the side.

Garnish with green chili for heat if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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