Shiro Wat (Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 cup shiro powder (spiced chickpea flour)
• 3 cups water
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tomato, diced
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Sauté the onion in niter kibbeh over medium heat until golden, about 8 minutes.
2. 2Add garlic, ginger, and berbere and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the diced tomato and cook until softened.
4. 4Whisk the shiro powder into the water in a separate bowl until smooth and lump-free.
5. 5Pour the shiro slurry into the pot, stirring constantly.
6. 6Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 12-15 minutes.
7. 7Season with salt and serve hot with injera.

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