Shiro (Legume Purée)

Yield: 4 large servings

This is served on a large communal platter. Several ladles of shiro are placed on a large round of injera with several rounds of injera folded in quarters, are placed nearby. Each person tears off pieces of injera and scoops up some shiro. You can also serve this with flour tortillas or with bread.

1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons of oil
1 1/3 cups Shiro Powder (see below)

1. Sauté the onion in the oil in a large pot until onion is golden.
2. Remove pot from heat and add 4 cups of water. Return to the heat and heat the mixture to simmering.
3. Add the spiced legume powder, and stir with a fork or whisk to eliminate any lumps.
4. Cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to bubble and thicken. Serve.