Spicy Chickpea Stew [ Shimbra Asa wot ] / Ethiopian Food Cooking Vlog

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made at home.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chili; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Add chickpeas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

Add lemon juice and season with salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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