Best Chickpea Wat Recipes

Ethiopian Chickpea Wat image

Provided by breezee1984

Categories Ethiopian

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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 ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and potato, cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
Remove and cover and stir in cayenne, paprika, ginger, salt, pepper, cumin, cardamom and tomato paste. Add chickpeas and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and the flavor is developed, about 30 minutes, adding a bit more water if needed. About 10 minutes before the stew is ready, stir in green peas and taste to adjust seasonings.

Chickpea Wat image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
1 large 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

Steps:

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.