Shiro Wot

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1. 1Step 1: Place a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. 2Step 2: Place the mashed onions into the Dutch oven and sauté for about 5 minutes or until they become dry and begin to brown.
3. 3Step 3: Add the oil, cloves and berbere, mix and brown for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. 4Step 4: Add the chopped tomato, beso bela, and garlic and sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. 5Step 5: Add half the chickpea flour and add 1 cup (250 ml) of vegetable broth or boiling water, stirring constantly.
6. 6Step 6: Then add the other half of the chickpea flour and 1 cup (250 ml) of additional vegetable broth or boiling water.
7. 7Step 7: Whisk until smooth.
8. 8Step 8: Add the remaining vegetable broth or boiling water and stir.
9. 9Step 9: Heat until the shiro begins to bubble.
10. 10Step 10: Then add the niter kibbeh, garlic powder, sugar and salt to taste, stirring until combined.
11. 11Step 11: Simmer over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes until the fat separates slightly from the shiro.
12. 12Step 12: Garnish with green chilli.
13. 13Step 13: Serve with injera and / or kitcha.