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Atkilt Wat

An Ethiopian vegetable stew of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots cooked with turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic, and gentle heat.

Medium⏱️ 46 min📖 1 min readServes 4~250 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation

18 min prep 28 min cook

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Total 46 min

Prep18 min
Cooking28 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the vegetables

500 gr Cabbage
3 adet Potatoes
2 adet Carrots

For the sauce

1 adet Onion
3 diş Garlic
1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil

For the spice mix

1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Cumin
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

General

1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt

For cooking

0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water

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Instructions

1
Cut the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage into large but even pieces.
2
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
3
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper and stir for 1 minute.
1 min
01:00
4
Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, and water to the pot, cover, and cook for 12 minutes.
12 min
12:00
5
Add the cabbage and stir without breaking the vegetables.
6
Cook the atkilt wat for 14 more minutes over low heat; the potatoes should soften without falling apart.
14 min
14:00
7
Rest the pot for 3 minutes and serve hot.
3 min
03:00

💡 Tip: Do not add the cabbage at the same time as the potatoes; when added later, it softens without melting away and losing its sweet vegetable flavor.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve atkilt wat with injera, or with lavash or plain rice if injera is unavailable, plus lemony green salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

~250

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 10%Carbs 61%Fat 29%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

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FAQ

How many servings does Atkilt Wat make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Atkilt Wat take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 46 minutes in total.
Is Atkilt Wat difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Atkilt Wat have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 38g, fat: 8g.
Is Atkilt Wat allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Atkilt Wat belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Atkilt Wat need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

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Instructions

Cut the potatoes, carrots, and cabbage into large but even pieces.

Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.

5 min