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Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion

Name: Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Chickpea flour, 1/4 cup; Salt, 1/2 tsp; Ground cardamom, 1 tsp; Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp; Cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp; Honey, 3 tbsp; Sunflower oil, 1/4 cup; Warm water, 1/2 cup; Honey, 1/4 cup; Water, 1 tbsp; Ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp

Enjoy these irresistible Ethiopian snack bites, spiced and lightly coated with a honey infusion for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 24, 2025

Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dabo Kolo Dough

For the Honey Infusion

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 328 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1968 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 334 g
Fat: 58 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	6
Chickpea flour 1/4 cup	110	6	18	2	2
Salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Ground cardamom 1 tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Ground cinnamon 1 tsp	6	0	2	0	1
Cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp	3	0	1	0	0
Honey 3 tbsp	192	0	52	0	0
Sunflower oil 1/4 cup	480	0	0	54	0
Warm water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 1/4 cup	258	0	70	0	0
Water 1 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
Ground cardamom 1/2 tsp	3	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
2
Add Honey and Oil
Add honey and sunflower oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3
Knead the Dough
Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
Tip: Over-kneading can make the dough tough. Handle gently.

Resting the Dough

1
Wrap the Dough
Wrap the dough in a clean cloth or plastic wrap.
2
Rest the Dough
Let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

How to Make Luscious Ethiopian Dabo Kolo with Honey Infusion

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Divide and Roll
Divide the dough into four portions and roll each into a thin log.
2
Cut into Pieces
Cut the logs into small bite-sized pieces.
3
Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place dough pieces on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.