Shiro Wot Recipe | Ethiopian | Gluten-free stew | World Veggie Platter

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.

Heat clarified butter in a pot and add the onion paste. Let it cook until slightly brown.

Add the ginger and garlic paste. Once it cooks, add in the tomato pulp.

Once the mixture is well-cooked, add the Berbere spice.

Make a lump-free mixture of water and chickpea flour and pour it into the pot.

Add salt to taste and a pinch of jaggery/ sugar or other sweeteners.

Cover and cook for 15 mins. Stir periodically. Add water as per desired consistency.

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