Ethiopian Spicy Berbere Chickpeas

Savory chickpeas simmered in a fiery berbere-spiced sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 1 tbsp berbere spice
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 chopped onion

Method

1. Saute onions and garlic in a pan until fragrant.
2. Stir in tomato paste and berbere spice, cook briefly.
3. Add chickpeas and simmer until flavors meld.
4. Serve hot with injera or steamed rice.

Chef's tips

• Adjust the berbere to taste; it's quite spicy.
• For extra texture, add chopped tomatoes along with paste.