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Atakilt Wat

A gently spiced turmeric braise of cabbage, carrots and potatoes that balances hotter stews on the platter.

  • Serves 6
  • Active 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Sides

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Add the carrots, potatoes, water and salt, cover and cook 10 minutes.
  4. Add the cabbage, cover and cook, stirring now and then, until everything is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the jalapeño, taste for salt and serve.

Notes

It doubles easily for a crowd and reheats well.

Fasting-friendly, with no meat, dairy or eggs.