Yataklete Kilkil (Ethiopian Gingered Vegetable Stew)

Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in a large saucepan. Cover with water and add 2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until all vegetables are cooked through, about 10-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Place onions, garlic, ginger and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree.

In a large saucepan, heat oil, butter or niter kibbeh over medium heat. Add onion puree and saute until moisture evaporates and onions lose their raw aroma. Do not brown.

Add cooked vegetables, water, cardamom and salt and pepper. Stir well and simmer on low heat 15-30 minutes.

You may steam the vegetables instead of boiling them to conserve nutrients.