Ethiopian Berbere Curry

This delicious curry is inspired by Ethiopian cuisine and uses a spice blend called berbere. I would describe it as a spicy masala – it has a fantasti...c heat to it. It tastes phenomenal with the mangetout and greens, but you could use any vegetables you have to hand. I learnt the trick of adding nut butter to rice from a young Zimbabwean chef who told me it was a staple in their cuisine. It adds protein to the wholegrain rice and tastes wonderful with this curry.


Photo Credit: Faith Maison
Recipe taken from: The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness
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This delicious curry is inspired by Ethiopian cuisine and uses a spice blend called berbere. I would describe it as a spicy masala – it has a fantastic heat to it. It tastes phenomenal with the mangetout and greens, but you could use any vegetables you have to hand. I learnt the trick of adding nut butter to rice from a young Zimbabwean chef who told me it was a staple in their cuisine. It adds protein to the wholegrain rice and tastes wonderful with this curry.


Photo Credit: Faith Maison
Recipe taken from: The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts, Grains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

529kcal
Calories
24g
Total Fat
71g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
13g
Protein
11g
Fibre
6mg
Iron
33%
 
147mg
Magnesium
35%
 
397mg
Phosporus
32%
 
973mg
Potassium
21%
 
516mg
Sodium
22%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.2mg
Vitamin E
15%
 
117mcg
Vitamin B9
29%
 
484mcg
Vitamin A
54%
 
83mg
Vitamin C
92%
 
2.4mg
Zinc
22%
 
112mcg
Vitamin K
93%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
7.4mg
Vitamin B3
46%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
106mg
Calcium
8%
 
Calories: 529kcal; Total Fat: 24g; Carbs: 71g; Sugars: 14g; Protein: 13g; Fibre: 11g; Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 147mg (35%); Phosporus: 397mg (32%); Potassium: 973mg (21%); Sodium: 516mg (22%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.2mg (15%); Vitamin B9: 117mcg (29%); Vitamin A: 484mcg (54%); Vitamin C: 83mg (92%); Zinc: 2.4mg (22%); Vitamin K: 112mcg (93%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 7.4mg (46%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Calcium: 106mg (8%)
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Notes

+ You can find berbere spice blend in most supermarkets, but Jamaican Jerk can work well as a substitute. You could also make your own by combining:
2 tablespoons ground paprika
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon cayenne powder

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Peanuts, Nuts, Grains
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User comments (3)

Rachel Last month

Simple and very tasty. I added chunks of cod fillet in final few minutes of cooking for extra protein. Great way to use leftover green veg.

Sadie 3 months ago

Great tasting curry. Another tasty recipe!

Kim 10 months ago

Amazing recipe yet again from the Drs Kitchen. Love trying different cuisines from around the world. I’ve never had Berbere spice before but it will be a cupboard essential going forward

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