Chickpea flour, onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, tomato, and oil cook into a smooth Ethiopian stew.
10 min prep 25 min cook
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Chop the onion very finely and crush the garlic and ginger.
Cook the onion in the oil for 8 minutes, until softened.
Add the garlic, ginger, tomato, and berbere, then fry for 5 minutes.
Whisk the chickpea flour with 1 cup cold water in a separate bowl.
Add the remaining water to the pot and bring to a boil.
Add the chickpea flour mixture gradually, whisking constantly.
Cook the stew for 15 minutes, stirring until thick and smooth.
Adjust the salt and serve with injera.
💡 Tip: Whisking the chickpea flour into water gradually keeps shiro smooth and free of lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with injera, cooked greens, and tomato salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
34
g carbs
16
g fat
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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