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Tikil Gomen

Tikil Gomen — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home.

45 min4 serveseasy

Tikil Gomen — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home. This Ethiopian main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 45 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

292

kcal

16g

Protein

17g

Carbs

15g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • niter kibbeh100 ml
  • lentil1 large
  • chickpeas150 g
  • ginger2
  • chicken1 tsp
  • coriander1 cup
  • tomato100 ml
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for tikil gomen 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 Tikil Gomen take to cook?
Total time is about 45 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Tikil Gomen vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are niter kibbeh, lentil, chickpeas.