ETHIOPIAN SPICY PEAS POWDER STEW (YEATER SHIRO WOT)

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Spicy Peas Powder Stew (Yeater Shiro Wot) is a healthy dish served with Injera (Ethiopian flatbread). Low-fat sour cream as a sidedish makes it delicious.

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup spiced dried peas (powder)
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (Berbere, if spiced peas are not available)
1 red onion (finely chopped)
4 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
salt and black pepper
1 cup low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Sauté the onion with oil, adding gradually half cup of water (5 to 10 minutes).
  • Add the chili powder and stir for five minutes; Add 1 cup of water, leave it boil;.
  • To the boiling sauce, sprinkle the peas powder by stirring continuously until smooth and add one cup of water; or mix the powder with cold water in a bowl and pour to the boiling water; mix it well; Stir continuously; and cook in a lower heat for at least 20-25 minutes; If more water is needed, add hot water.
  • Add false cardamom and cook for 2 minutes;.
  • Add black pepper and salt to taste and cook until it simmers very well.
  • Serve it cold or warm with Injera, pita bread or any bread. with sour cream as a side dish.
  • P.S. If needed, you may add 2 tablespoons of purified butter (Nitir Kebe) instead of the oil.
  • * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 61, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.8

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