ALECHA WAT

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Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
4 Tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
3 tsp berbere
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 green bell peppers, deseeded and quartered
3 c water
8 oz tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
4 potatoes, cut into thick slices
2 tomatoes, blanched, skinned and cut into 8 wedges
2 small cabbages cut into 4 wedges each
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Add oil or ghee to a large pot. Fry the onions until they have softened and then add the berbere (you may lessen the amount of spice to suit your tastes) and combine with the onions -- cook 30 seconds.
2. Add the carrots, green peppers, water, tomato sauce, salt and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook approx. 10 minutes before adding the potatoes and tomatoes.
3. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes before adding the cabbage. Season to taste and cook until all of the vegetables are completely tender - approx. 25 minutes. Serve with injera.