Quick Chickpea Flour Stew Shiro Style
A velvety, savory Ethiopian-inspired stew made with spiced chickpea flour and aromatic seasonings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 large Red onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil or Niter Kibbeh
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 whole Jalapeño, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a dry pot over medium heat, sauté the minced onions until they are translucent and slightly browned, adding a splash of water if they stick.
- 2
Add the oil (or spiced butter) and the berbere spice blend, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the chickpea flour, stirring vigorously to combine with the oil and spice base.
- 5
Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously to ensure no lumps form in the stew.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently as the stew thickens to a smooth consistency.
- 7
Season with salt to taste and add the sliced jalapeño for the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- 8
Serve hot with injera or crusty bread.
Nutrition per Serving
245
Calories
9g
Protein
22g
Carbs
14g
Fat
6g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
620mg
Sodium
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