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chickpea wat

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

A very nice Ethiopian vegetarian stew.

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

Ingredients For chickpea wat

  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil or ghee
  • 1 lg
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 2
    carrots, finely chopped
  • 1
    potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 c
    canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    thawed green peas

How To Make chickpea wat

  • 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.
  • 2
    Stir in spices including tomato paste. Mix well and add chickpeas and water. Bring to a boil.
  • 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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