ናይ ጾም መግቢ Eritrean how to make vegetable recipes

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthy fats, while canola is cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is more accessible.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and green chili, cooking until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Mix in berbere spice and cook for another minute to release flavors.

Add chickpeas, diced carrots, and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and a splash of lemon juice before serving.

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