Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce , whatever sort
4 tablespoons paprika
60 ml dry red wine
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder ( or less )
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 medium onions , chopped
2 -4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 kg chicken , cut into portions
60 ml dry red wine
salt , to taste
Ethiopian Dorowat, also known as chicken stew, is a popular dish from Ethiopia that's rich in flavor and history. It's a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for any occasion. Traditionally, this dish is served with injera, a sourdough flatbread made from teff flour, which is native to Ethiopia. Ethiopian Dorowat version 2 features a spice paste made with tomato sauce, paprika, red wine, ginger, chili powder, and other flavorful ingredients that combine to create a rich and complex flavor. The chicken is slow-cooked in this flavorful sauce until it becomes tender and falls off the bone. This dish is sure to transport you to the colorful and aromatic markets of Ethiopia!

Instructions

1.Combine tomato sauce, paprika, dry red wine, ginger, chili powder, ground cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and allspice in a bowl to make the spice paste
2.In a large pot or dutch oven, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until onions turn translucent
3.Add the spice paste and turmeric and stir until fragrant
4.Add chicken pieces to the pot with the remaining 60 ml dry red wine and salt
5.Cover the pot with a lid and let the stew cook on medium-low heat for 1-1.5 hours or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened
6.Serve with injera, a sourdough flatbread, and enjoy!

PROS

Ethiopian Dorowat version 2 is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cold winter days.

The blend of spices in the stew creates a rich, complex flavor that’s sure to impress your dinner guests.

This is a one-pot meal that’s easy to make and serves a crowd.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in fat and calories, due to the chicken and olive oil used in the recipe.

If you are watching your calorie intake, be sure to consume this in moderation and pair it with a healthy side dish to balance out the meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ethiopian Dorowat version 2 is a good source of protein and healthy fats from the chicken and olive oil.
The spices used in the stew, such as ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, have anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit your health.
Eating this dish with injera, a fermented sourdough flatbread, can promote digestive health by introducing probiotics to your gut bacteria.

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