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Tella

Tella — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home.

45 min3 serveseasy

Tella — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home. This Ethiopian main is sized for 3 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

324

kcal

9g

Protein

68g

Carbs

35g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • green chili200 g
  • niter kibbeh250 g
  • ginger1 large
  • chickpeas300 g
  • injera250 g
  • coriander150 g
  • onion4
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for tella and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Tella take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Tella vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are green chili, niter kibbeh, ginger.