CHICKPEA WAT

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A very nice Ethiopian vegetarian stew.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Other Main Dishes

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.

Jakaria Rknj
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This chickpea wat is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ritik Magar
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I've never had chickpea wat before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Melissa Cappella
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This is one of my favorite Ethiopian dishes. It's so comforting and flavorful. I always serve it with injera bread.


Jay B.
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the wat sauce.


Afe Rotimi
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This chickpea wat is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Sanza Lezinto
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The wat sauce was so flavorful that it made the chickpeas taste amazing.


Aadarsh mohan
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I tried this recipe and it was a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Rufus Elizabeth
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This was my first time making chickpea wat and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the creamy sauce.


Iftikhar Rehan
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I've made this chickpea wat several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's minimal cleanup.


Floricel Sanchez
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This chickpea wat is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chickpeas were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.