Yataklete Kilkil — Print Recipe

A fragrant, turmeric-spiced stew of potatoes, carrots, green beans, and peppers simmered gently until tender and golden.

Ingredients

1 Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and cook for five minutes until softened and lightly golden.
2 Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric, stirring for one minute until fragrant and the mixture turns bright gold.
3 Add potatoes and carrots, stir to coat with spices, and cook for three minutes to start the cooking process.
4 Add green beans, bell pepper, water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for twenty minutes until tender.
5 Check vegetables and adjust seasoning. The stew should have a light sauce coating all the vegetables.
6 Serve warm on injera as part of a fasting platter or as a satisfying main dish with bread on the side.

Did You Know?

Kilkil refers to the gentle cooking technique used, where vegetables are simmered rather than fried, preserving their natural colors.