Ethiopian Yataklete kilkil
Ethiopian Yataklete Kilkil is a healthy dish made with potatoes, green beans, and carrots; all infused with delicious spices for that wonderful explosion of flavors. A meal that's good for your taste buds and waist!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 large potatoes, (peeled and chopped)
- 8 ounces green beans, (thawed and defrost)
- 1 cup carrots, (thawed and defrost)
- ¼ cup or more canola oil
- ½ medium onion, (sliced)
- 2 teaspoons minced or granulated garlic
- ½ jalapenos pepper, (deseeded and diced)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander spice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder or turmeric spice
- ½ teaspoon white or black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
- 1 8-ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt, (plus more adjust to suit taste buds)
Instructions
- 1
Add potatoes in a large saucepan, salt, and add water just enough to cover potatoes. Boil until tender - about 10 minutes or more. Remove and drain water.
- 2
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, give it a minute or two then stir in all the spices; garlic, Jalapenos peppers, ginger, coriander, smoked paprika, curry, white pepper, and chili pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burns. Then add tomatoes and bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 3
Then add potatoes, green beans, and carrots. Season with salt.
- 4
Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes; stirring frequently to allow the flavors to blend. If needed, add water to prevent any burns.
- 5
Adjust for seasonings. Serve warm.