Ethiopian Chickpea Wat


This is a must-have recipe for those who love ethnic foods. This is a very filling option as well.

Steps


Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion , cover and cook until softened , about 5 minutes.
Add the carrots and potato , cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
Remove and cover and stir in cayenne , paprika , ginger , salt , pepper , cumin , cardamom and tomato paste.
Add chickpeas and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer , covered , until vegetables are tender and the flavor is developed , about 30 minutes , adding a bit more water if needed.
About 10 minutes before the stew is ready , stir in green peas and taste to adjust seasonings.

Ingredients


extra virgin olive oil, red onion, carrots, potato, cayenne pepper, paprika, ginger, salt, black pepper, cumin, cardamom, tomato paste, chickpeas, water, frozen peas