Ethiopian Food - Pumpkin Chickpea Alicha recipe Vegan fasting Amharic English Duba Shimbra

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: sweet potato

Both alternatives are nutritious and readily available.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add diced pumpkin and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and cumin; cook for a few more minutes.

Add cooked chickpeas and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-6 minutes until everything is cooked through.

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