chickpea wat

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4 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 30, 2017

A very nice Ethiopian vegetarian stew.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 - carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 - potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup thawed green peas

How To Make chickpea wat

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened - approx. 5 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes, cover and cook approx. 10 minutes more.
  • Step 2
    Stir in spices including tomato paste. Mix well and add chickpeas and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and the flavor is developed - approx. 30 minutes. Add more water, if needed. About 10 minutes before the stew is ready, stir in green peas and adjust seasonings.

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