Atakilt Wat

Atakilt Wat is a traditional Ethiopian stir-fry dish of turmeric and cumin-spiced cabbage, carrot and potato.

The name Atakilt means “vegetable” in Amharic, and “Wat” means “stew”

Prepared in about 30 minutes, it is a simple dish that is also naturally gluten free and vegan. It boasts unique flavour and uses ingredients that would is likely to be found in your kitchen cupboards.

This dish is a great way to increase your vegetable intake, whilst using up those vegetables hanging around in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • ½ green cabbage, roughly chopped

  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 medium white onion, sliced

  • 1 small green chilli, sliced down the middle

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon of ginger (fresh or powdered)

  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric (fresh or powdered)

  • 1 teaspoon of cumin powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method:

1. In a large pan, bring the oil to a sizzle. Add in the onion, chilli, carrots and potatoes. Turn the heat down to medium and sauté until golden.

2. Heat oil in a large pan. Add in onion, green chili, carrots, and potatoes. Sauté over medium flame for about 5 minutes until the onion, potatoes and carrots are slightly golden.

3. Add in the ginger, garlic and spices. Continue to stir until the flavours begin to release.

4. Add in the cabbage, turn the heat to low and cover the pan for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Give it a stir every now and again.

5. Once soft, serve hot as a side or starter.