KEY SIR ALICHA (ETHIOPIAN BEETS AND POTATOES)

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If you love Ethiopian food, this is a must-try. This is one of my favorite dishes. Serve hot over injera with the sauce to soak up.

Provided by Leftover Inspired

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup canola oil
1 yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon salt, divided, or as needed
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 large beets, diced
1 cup water, or more as needed
4 large potatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onion and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir onion until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beets and stir to combine. Pour water over beet mixture and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
  • Cover pot and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until beets are easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 82.1 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Kevin Cowie
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


MD Salman Hossen Safi
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This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Md parves Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


zain khursheed
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beets and potatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Irmish Siddiqui
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I love how this dish is both healthy and delicious. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Nisha Thapa
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this dish exceeded my expectations. It's so delicious!


Connor Nicholas
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again!


Martha Ferguson
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this one is definitely a winner.


mobarak hosen rakib
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I love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting!


Fazeelat Saeed
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner rotation.


Abderrhmene Kd
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Bob Robinson
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mental RajPoot
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes and spices helped to balance out the flavor of the beets.


Najeb Jan
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I served this dish with rice, and it was a perfect meal. The rice helped to soak up the delicious sauce.


Eric Dominguez
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets.


Nakia King
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of beets and potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors really work well together.


Julie Canales
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The spices in this dish are amazing! I could smell them cooking from across the house.


Moody Deleon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets and potatoes. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Khizar Wahaj
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I love how easy this dish was to make! I had it on the table in under an hour.


klove42077
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This Ethiopian dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The beets and potatoes were perfectly cooked, and the spices added a wonderful depth of flavor.