SHIMBRA WAT (CHICKPEAS WITH SPICY FLAXSEED PASTE)
This Ethiopian dish of chickpeas in a berbere-spiced, flaxseed-thickened sauce makes for a quick, filling, and wonderfully flavorful meal.
Provided by Yohanis Gebreyesus
Yield 3-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat a small dry frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the flaxseed and lightly dry-toast for about 2 minutes, stirring and shaking the pan, until aromatic. Transfer to a dish and leave to cool. Once cool, grind using an electric spice or coffee grinder.
- In a Dutch oven or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of water over low heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the awaze. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, then gradually work in the remaining 2 tablespoons of awaze, along with the ground flaxseed and 1 cup (250 ml) of water. Reduce the heat to its lowest possible level, cover, and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add a touch more water if it looks like the mixture is drying out-it should still be a bit runny at the end.
- Meanwhile, place the chickpeas in a saucepan and cover with 2 cups (500 ml) of water. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and soak in the liquid until ready to use. Drain the chickpeas, reserving about 1 cup (240 ml) of the liquid. Add the chickpeas to the awaze-flaxseed mixture, generously season with salt, and mix well. Tip in some of the reserved cooking water if needed so that the sauce is a touch runny and evenly coats the chickpeas. Cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors before serving.
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Avery Pikul
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Zainab Ch
[email protected]I love the versatility of this dish. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
ratry Fahim
[email protected]This dish is a great source of protein and fiber.
Les Williams
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.
Logan Reid
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Troy Levale
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Mahamed Bongura
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the spicy flaxseed paste.
Nannono Jamirah
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing.
Aleem Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chickpeas were tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Monique Mcnish
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The spicy flaxseed paste added a nice kick, and the chickpeas were so flavorful.
Wajiha Naveed
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.