Alicha (አልጫ)

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into cubes about 2 cm.
2. Thinly slice the onions, then chop the garlic and ginger.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onions over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden.
4. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and tomato paste, and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and carrots, then pour in the water and add the whole chili and the salt.
6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Lightly mash a few potatoes to thicken the sauce, then serve hot with the injera.