Description
This Fusion Shiro Wat brings together the best of Ethiopian and Indian flavors into one comforting, weeknight-friendly dish.
Ingredients
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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
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well, set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Then add the chickpea flour to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 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.
- Stir in the lime juice, cook for several minutes.
- Remove from the stove, cover, and allow to sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- 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)