Ethiopian Spicy Peas Powder Stew (Yeater Shiro Wot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup spiced dried peas (powder)
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (Berbere, if spiced peas are not available)
1 red onion (finely chopped)
4 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
salt and black pepper
1 cup low-fat sour cream

Preparation

Saute the onion with oil, adding gradually half cup of water (5 to 10 minutes).
Add the chili powder and stir for five minutes; Add 1 cup of water, leave it boil;.
To the boiling sauce, sprinkle the peas powder by stirring continuously until smooth and add one cup of water; or mix the powder with cold water in a bowl and pour to the boiling water; mix it well; Stir continuously; and cook in a lower heat for at least 20-25 minutes; If more water is needed, add hot water.
Add false cardamom and cook for 2 minutes;.
Add black pepper and salt to taste and cook until it simmers very well.
Serve it cold or warm with Injera, pita bread or any bread. with sour cream as a side dish.
P.S. If needed, you may add 2 tablespoons of purified butter (Nitir Kebe) instead of the oil.
* You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.