Easy
Eritrean
Healthy Eritrean Shiro Wat Chickpea Stew
Discover the nutritious heart of Eritrean cuisine with Shiro Wat, a creamy vegan chickpea stew rich in protein and fiber, traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods for its wholesome, plant-based goodness - perfect for healthy Ethiopian Eritrean recipes.
45
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
0.75 cup
Chickpea flour
or shiro powder
1.00 tbsp
Berbere spice
1.00 tsp
Ground cardamom
optional
1.00 tsp
Cumin powder
1.00 tsp
Garlic powder
0.33 cup
Olive oil
reduced for health
1.00 large
Onion
diced
1.00 tsp
Minced garlic
1.00 tbsp
Tomato paste
3.00 cups
Water
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Dry roast chickpea flour with spices to make shiro powder.
5 minutes
2
Heat oil, sauté onion until fragrant.
2 minutes
3
Add garlic and tomato paste, sauté briefly.
1 minutes
4
Stir in shiro powder, water, and simmer until thick.
25 minutes
5
Serve over injera for a complete meal.