Authentic Ethiopian Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine: Food Documentary | How To Cook Great

injera

🥗Healthier: whole grain injera

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain injera offers more nutrients, while flatbread is more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne pepper provides heat, while chili powder is more commonly found.

Prepare injera as per traditional methods or use store-bought.

Cook yellow split peas with turmeric until tender.

Cook lentils until tender.

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate cooked lentils and yellow split peas into the mixture.

Season with salt and chili to taste; simmer to meld flavors.

Serve lentil mixture over injera.

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