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Fusion Shiro Wat (Ethiopian and Indian)

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Ethiopian, Indian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Fusion Shiro Wat brings together the best of Ethiopian and Indian flavors into one comforting, weeknight-friendly dish.


Ingredients

Scale

Food Processor Ingredients:

  • 1 large white (or red) onion, chunked *
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed * 

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (+/-)
  • 1 Tablespoon curry powder (+/-) *
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander (+/-)
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika (+/-)
  • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) 

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed, rough chop *
  • ½ cup chickpea flour (also known as garbanzo bean flour) *
  • ¾ to 1 ¼ cups water *
  • 1 to 1 ¼ cups light coconut milk (from can) *
  • 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon tahini (optional) *
  • 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon lime juice 

Optional Ingredients:

  • Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro

Serving Ideas:

  • Steamed rice
  • Naan, injera, lavash, pita, or flatbread


Instructions

  1. Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well, set aside.
  2. Place all the Food Processor Ingredients into a food processor, process until all the ingredients are finely minced and resemble a finely blended soupy-textured type mixture.
  3. Place the minced food processor mixture into a large skillet and sauté on medium-high until most of the liquids start to evaporate (approximately 7 to 9 minutes), then add the Spice/Herb Mix and chopped chickpeas, stir well to thoroughly mix in the spices throughout the mixture. Continue to sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Then add the chickpea flour to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Next add the water, light coconut milk, and tahini, stir well to thoroughly mix, continue to cook until thickened. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  6. Stir in the lime juice, cook for several minutes.
  7. Remove from the stove, cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
  8. After 10 minutes, stir well, top with chopped fresh cilantro, then serve with naan, injera, lavash, pita or flatbread, and/or steamed rice.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Serving:  4 (makes 4 cups)