Aleecha Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Aleecha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups onions sliced; 10 each garlic cloves sliced thin; 2 cups carrots sliced thin; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 1 teaspoon turmeric ground; 1 each green chili peppers halved, to 3 peppers; 1 pound cabbage coarsely sliced; 1 teaspoon berebere or queman; see note; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 1 pound potatoes cut like french fries

Servings: persons

1/2 cups onions sliced
10 each garlic cloves sliced thin
2 cups carrots sliced thin
1 cup water
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon turmeric ground
1 each green chili peppers halved, to 3 peppers
1 pound cabbage coarsely sliced
1 teaspoon berebere or queman; see note
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 pound potatoes cut like french fries

1
Aleecha is a mixed vegetable Ethiopian stew.
2
Quemam contains an ingredient not easily found.
3
Substitute dry berebere.
4
In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry onion, garlic, and carrots for 2 mins.
5
Add 1/2c of the water and cook 5 minutes longer.
6
Add the oil and continue to simmer.
7
Add the tumeric, chilies, and cabbage.
8
Cover the pan and steam to reduce the bulk for 2 mins.
9
Stir well and add the quemam, tomato paste, salt and the potatoes.
10
Cover the pan and cook for 5 mins.
11
Add the remaining water and simmer for 5 minutes more to soften the potatoes and thicken the sauce somewhat.
12
Serve at room temperature with Injeera.

543

kcal

Calories

121

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups onions sliced, 10 each garlic cloves sliced thin, 2 cups carrots sliced thin, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Aleecha falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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