This Ethiopian Chickpea Stew Will Warm Your Soul | SOUP SEASON

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: lentil flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Lentil flour offers protein while being gluten-free.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder provides flavor with more accessibility.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds health benefits and flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar freshness and is often more affordable.

Toast whole spices (cumin, fenugreek, black pepper, allspice, green cardamom) in a frying pan over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.

Grind the toasted spices with pre-ground spices (paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger powder, nutmeg, salt) to create a homemade berbere spice mix.

Prepare niter kibbe by heating butter and adding spices (turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, onion) to infuse flavors.

Strain the infused butter to separate solids from the liquid.

In a pot, heat niter kibbe and add chopped onions, sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add the homemade berbere spice mix and cook briefly.

Mix in chickpea flour and stir well to combine with the onion mixture.

Gradually pour in water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Stir in fresh thai basil and dried basil before serving.

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