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Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Spiced Cabbage)

Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Spiced Cabbage) features tender cabbage and sweet carrots gently simmered with turmeric, garlic, and onions for a warm, pepper-kissed finish. It’s comforting yet light, making it a perfect side for injera, rice, or grilled proteins. Serve it for dinner when you want a fragrant, vegetable-forward dish that complements hearty mains.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Spiced Cabbage)
  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the flavors come together, about 7 minutes. Add the cabbage and mix well.

  2. 2

    Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until the cabbage is tender but not fully soft, about 20 minutes. Add water if the vegetables seem dry.