Shiro Wot

shiro powder

🥗Healthier: ground chickpeas

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground chickpeas maintain protein content while being more accessible.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar warmth and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats without compromising flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar fresh taste and is more widely available.

Finely chop 1/4 cup of shallots.

Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a pot, adding half to caramelize the onions.

Chop 1 roma tomato finely and set aside.

Simultaneously heat water until boiling.

Add chopped shallots to the pot and cook until caramelized.

Add chopped tomato to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Add shiro (chickpea flour) to the pot and cover to cook.

Stir in more oil and hot water to achieve a thin gravy consistency.

Let it simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with pink Himalayan salt to taste and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes before serving.

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