Ethiopian Spicy Peas Powder Stew (Yeater Shiro Wot)

Spicy Peas Powder Stew (Yeater Shiro Wot) is a healthy dish for all served with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). Low-fat sour cream as a side dish makes it delicious.

Ingredients:

½ cup spiced peas powder
1 ½ tablespoon chili pepper powder -Berbere (if spiced peas are not available
1 red onion (finely chopped)
4 or 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
3 cups or more water
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (Korerima)*
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup low-fat sour cream

Preparation:

1st Step: Sauté the onion with oil, adding gradually half cup of water (5 to 10 minutes);

2nd Step: If the peas are not spiced add the chili powder and stir for five minutes; Add one cup of water, leave it boil;

3rd Step: 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; If more water is required, add hot water and cook in a lower heat for at least 20-25 minutes;

4th Step: Add false cardamom and cook for 2 minutes;

5th Step: Add black pepper and salt to taste and cook until it simmers very well.

6th Step: Serve it cold or warm with Injera, pita bread or any bread. Sour cream as a side dish makes it more delicious.

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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