Shiro Wat

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Roma tomato, finely chopped
• 3 cups water, divided
• 1/2 cup chickpea shiro powder
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and cut in strips
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Method

1. Cook the onion in a dry saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the oil, garlic and tomato and cook 3 minutes.
2. Add 2 cups of the water and bring to a simmer.
3. Whisk in the shiro powder a little at a time so no lumps form.
4. Simmer over low heat, whisking often and adding water as it thickens, until smooth and glossy like a thick gravy, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the jalapeño and salt and serve hot with injera.

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