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Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice

Name: Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 4 cups injera (stale or day-old), cut into strips; 1 tablespoon berbere spice mix; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Oil for frying (vegetable or canola); 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 teaspoon berbere spice mix; Salt to taste

Crispy injera fritters infused with aromatic Ethiopian berbere spices, perfect for snacking.

4.7(124 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 2, 2025

Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Frites

For the Spicy Yogurt Dip

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 373 kcal
Protein: 8.03 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Fat: 15.18 g
Fiber: 3.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1491 kcal
Protein: 32.1 g
Carbs: 194 g
Fat: 60.7 g
Fiber: 15.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 cups injera (stale or day-old), cut into strips	620	14	130	1	12
1 tablespoon berbere spice mix	16	0.8	3	0.7	1.5
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup all-purpose flour	228	6	48	0.5	1.5
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)	480	0	0	54	0
1 cup Greek yogurt	130	11	8	4	0
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice	8	0	3	0	0
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped	4	0	1	0	0.5
1 teaspoon berbere spice mix	5	0.3	1	0.5	0.5
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Frites

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the injera strips with berbere spice and salt.
2
Coat with Flour
Sprinkle the flour over the injera and toss until coated evenly.
3
Rest
Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.

Preparing the Spicy Yogurt Dip

1
Mix Dip
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, berbere spice, and salt.
2
Chill
Refrigerate to meld flavors until serving.

How to Make Ethiopian Injera Frites with Berbere Spice

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Frites
Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry injera strips in batches until golden brown.
2
Drain Excess Oil
Use a slotted spoon to transfer frites to paper towels to drain excess oil.
3
Season Frites
Sprinkle lightly with extra berbere spice if desired before serving.