
Nicky, Digital Researcher, Africa Analyst
Atakilt Wat - Ethiopian spiced cabbage, carrot & potatoes
Updated: Apr 18, 2021
A very healthy and tasty dish consisting of spiced cabbage, carrots and potatoes, and a popular side dish for Ethiopian meals. The dish is spiced with the flavorful berbere seasoning and served with Injera and steamed lentils.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil or vegan butter divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp minced ginger
1 green chili chopped (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/2 to 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds or powder
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/8 tsp cloves powder
a generous dash of black pepper
3/4 cup sliced carrots
2 medium potatoes chopped, 1.5 loaded cups
1/2 head of cabbage finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
Cooking Steps
In a large skillet, add 1 tsp oil and heat at medium-low. Once hot, Add garlic, ginger, chili, and onion. Mix, cook for 4 minutes
Add the cumin, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. Mix and cook for 3 minutes to infuse the oil and to continue cooking the onion to golden.
Add the carrots, potato and mix well. Add cabbage and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir once in between.
Add 1/4 tsp or more salt, and 1 tsp olive oil. Mix in. Deglaze at this time with water if needed Cover and cook for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender