Ethiopian Spicy Peas Powder Stew (yeater Shiro Wot)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup spiced dried peas (powder)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (berbere, if spiced peas are not available)
• 1 red onion (finely chopped)
• 4 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• salt and black pepper
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream

Recipe

• 1 sauté the onion with oil, adding gradually half cup of water (5 to 10 minutes).
• 2 add the chili powder and stir for five minutes; add 1 cup of water, leave it boil;.
• 3 to the boiling sauce, sprinkle the peas powder by stirring continuously until smooth and add one cup of water; or mix the powder with cold water in a bowl and pour to the boiling water; mix it well; stir continuously; and cook in a lower heat for at least 20-25 minutes; if more water is needed, add hot water.
• 4 add false cardamom and cook for 2 minutes;.
• 5 add black pepper and salt to taste and cook until it simmers very well.
• 6 serve it cold or warm with injera, pita bread or any bread. with sour cream as a side dish.
• 7 p.s. if needed, you may add 2 tablespoons of purified butter (nitir kebe) instead of the oil.
• 8 * you will find these spices in ethiopian or indian shops/groceries.