Vegan Shiro Alicha
A mild, creamy, and comforting Ethiopian chickpea stew flavored with garlic, ginger, and turmeric.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shiro powder (roasted chickpea flour mix)
- 2 medium Red onion, finely minced
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 whole Green chili peppers (Serrano or Jalapeño), sliced(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Vegan Niter Kibbeh (spiced oil)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a dry heavy-bottomed pot, sauté the minced onions over medium heat without oil until they become translucent and slightly browned, adding a splash of water if they stick.
- 2
Add the vegetable oil and turmeric to the onions, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes to develop the flavor.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the Shiro powder to the onion mixture, ensuring no large dry clumps remain.
- 5
Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously to create a smooth, thin paste.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from burning.
- 7
Add the salt and the sliced green chilies, allowing them to soften in the stew for the final 5 minutes.
- 8
The Shiro is ready when it has thickened to a creamy consistency and the oil begins to separate and rise to the top.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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