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Ethiopian Shiro Wat with Spiced Chickpea Sauce and Injera

Name: Ethiopian Shiro Wat with Spiced Chickpea Sauce and Injera
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 320 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Shiro powder, 2 cups (ground chickpea flour mixed with spices); Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Berbere spice, 1 tablespoon; Tomato paste, 1 tablespoon; Water or vegetable broth, 4 cups; Salt, To taste; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Teff flour, 2 cups; All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Water, 3 cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Yeast, 1 packet; Cooked chickpeas, 1 cup; Tahini, 1 tablespoon; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper, To taste

Experience Ethiopian cuisine with a savory chickpea stew served with traditional flatbread.

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·By Troy·August 2, 2025

Ethiopian Shiro Wat with Spiced Chickpea Sauce and Injera

Prep

1 h 20 min

Cook

4 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Shiro Wat

For the Injera

For the Spiced Chickpea Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 555 kcal
Protein: 20.17 g
Carbs: 98.67 g
Fat: 10.83 g
Fiber: 10.17 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3330 kcal
Protein: 121 g
Carbs: 592 g
Fat: 65 g
Fiber: 61 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Shiro powder 2 cups (ground chickpea flour mixed with spices)	880	44	130	18	24
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Berbere spice 1 tablespoon	16	1	3	1	1
Tomato paste 1 tablespoon	13	1	3	0	1
Water or vegetable broth 4 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Teff flour 2 cups	888	32	178	6	16
All-purpose flour 2 cups	912	25	192	2	6
Water 3 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Yeast 1 packet	21	3	3	0	0
Cooked chickpeas 1 cup	200	10	35	2	10
Tahini 1 tablespoon	89	3	3	8	1
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon	8	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Injera

1
Combine Flours and Water
Mix teff flour and all-purpose flour with water to make a smooth batter.
2
Add Yeast and Salt
Add yeast and salt; let the batter ferment for 2-3 hours.
3
Ferment Batter
When bubbles form, it’s ready to cook.

Preparing the Shiro Wat

1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil in a pot and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
2
Add Spices
Stir in berbere spice and tomato paste.
3
Incorporate Shiro and Broth
Gradually add shiro powder and broth, stirring continuously.
Tip: Continuously stir to prevent sticking and adjust thickness by adding more or less broth as desired.

How to Make Ethiopian Shiro Wat with Spiced Chickpea Sauce and Injera

Total time: 5 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Cook Injera
Ladle batter onto a hot non-stick skillet and cook until bubbles form and edges lift, then remove.
2
Simmer Shiro Wat
Let the stew simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
3
Prepare Spiced Chickpea Sauce
Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth.

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Preparation

Preparing the Injera

Combine Flours and Water

Add Yeast and Salt

Ferment Batter

Preparing the Shiro Wat

Sauté Aromatics

Add Spices

Incorporate Shiro and Broth

How to Make Ethiopian Shiro Wat with Spiced Chickpea Sauce and Injera

Cook Injera

Simmer Shiro Wat

Prepare Spiced Chickpea Sauce

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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