Ethiopian Spicy Peas Powder Stew (Yeater Shiro Wot)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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