Atkilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage and Potato Stew)
This comforting Ethiopian vegetable stew features tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a turmeric-spiced sauce. It's a flavorful and hearty vegan dish, traditionally served with injera.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 224 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 3 tbspvegetable oil
- 1.5 tspturmeric powder
- 0.5 tspcumin powder
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 pcsgreen cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 2 pcscarrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 pcspotato, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 0.5 cupvegetable broth
- 0.5 cupwater
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat the onions and cook for 30 seconds.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Toasting the spices briefly enhances their flavor.
- 5
Add the green cabbage, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine with the spiced onion mixture.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all vegetables are well coated with the spices.
- 6
Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking, adding a splash more water if needed.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
Cook’s note: Traditionally served with injera or rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 224.1kcal
- Protein
- 4.5g
- Carbs
- 29.4g
- Fat
- 11.1g
- Fibre
- 6.8g
- Sugar
- 7.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Atkilt Wat in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if it seems too dry.
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