Ethiopian Yataklete Kilkil is a healthy dish made with potatoes, green beans, and carrots; all infused with delicious spices for that wonderful explosion of flavors. A meal that’s good for your taste buds and waist!
They say don’t eat anything that you can’t correctly pronounce right? Well, yes and no.
The no applies to the names of some of our favorite processed foods. Yeah, I see them sometimes and pretend I did not see a thing. In fact, I don’t check anymore. What’s the point!
The yes applies to this savory potato dish, right here. Let me tell you something, you don’t need to learn how to pronounce it. I guess if you say it to me slowly a million times, I won’t get it.
Maybe, am just slow at this. Who knows? Or maybe it’s just something I would never know, my Ethiopian roommate tried her best and she failed miserably.
Let’s get down to this Ethiopian yataklete kilkil; it is a mouth-watering combination of spices – cumin, garlic, curry, and chile peppers give it a spicy kick and I sure love a spicy meal. Hope you do too!
This can be made with a combination of vegetables and potatoes or just use any one of the vegetable combinations, switch it up however you like. No one would make you pay a fine. Serve with this chicken Ethiopian Chicken Stew.
Watch How to Make It
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Ethiopian Yataklete kilkil
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 8 ounces green beans, thawed and defrost
- 1 cup carrots, thawed and defrost
- ¼ cup or more canola oil
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced or granulated garlic
- ½ jalapenos pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander spice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon curry powder or turmeric spice
- ½ teaspoon white or black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper optional
- 1 8-ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more adjust to suit taste buds
Instructions
- Add potatoes in a large saucepan, salt, and add water just enough to cover potatoes. Boil until tender – about 10 minutes or more. Remove and drain water.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, give it a minute or two then stir in all the spices; garlic, Jalapenos peppers, ginger, coriander, smoked paprika, curry, white pepper, and chili pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burns. Then add tomatoes and bring to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Then add potatoes, green beans, and carrots. Season with salt.
- Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes; stirring frequently to allow the flavors to blend. If needed, add water to prevent any burns.
- Adjust for seasonings. Serve warm.
Tips & Notes:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
Nutrition Information:
Eleanor says
This is so good!!!! Even my husband enjoyed this and he is mostly a meat/corn/potatoes kinda guy. Thank you for sharing!
Imma says
Great to hear that. Happy to see your Husband like it as well! Stay tuned and have more amazing recipes to inspire your Husband:)
Momma of four says
This was delicious. My kids loved it and we had it with flat bread. I used fresh potatoes, green beans, and carrots, and boiled them with the potatoes. I had all of the spices in my pantry. A tasty way to eat veggies.
imma africanbites says
Awesome! Glad this was a hit. And I agree – this is indeed a tasty way to eat veggies.
Jessica Green says
This website is a treasure trove. I am an orthodox christian, we have long periods of fasting which is basically eating only plant based foods. It can be hard not to get stuck in a “beans+rice” rut. This dish looks perfect for a fasting day. I cannot tell you how grateful I am.
imma africanbites says
Awww. You’re welcome. And thank you for sharing your thoughts.
sophia says
Hi there!!! I just found your website through pinterest, made this last week and my family absolutely LOVED it! Such a big hit with my picky toddler as well 🙂 Excited to try more recipes from you, thank you!
Immaculate Bites says
Awesome! Thank you, Sophia! Let me know when you’ve tried my other recipes, too. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
R. Porter says
Hi, i love you. You made me into a great cook, love your recipes. Question can i use can green beans and carrots?
ImmaculateBites says
Yes, you sure can.
Danielle says
Tasty! This is in my rotation
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks so much! Enjoy
Michael says
I am loving making this. My wife so happy to smell the food as it was being cooked. A couple questions:
Is this similar to the fasolia dish I’ve had in Ethiopian restaraunts?
Is there a way to incorporate traditional Ethiopian spice blends like Berbere, Shiro, or Mitmitta?
I used fresh carrots and they feel like they didnt soften how I wanted them to. Is there a different way to prepare fresh carrots with this dish?
Thank you! Love the blog
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Micheal. You really know your Ethiopian foods! Yes, Fasolia and Yataklete Kilkil are very very similar. Also, feel free to add the Ethiopian spices, a little at a time, until you have just the right taste for you.
To get your carrots to soften more, you may need to cook them a little longer. Thanks for stopping by :)!
Guy says
This recipe mad me so gassy and I started farting way too much. After farting for about fifteen minutes straight I thought I had one more and crapped my pants. I was at a friends house when this happened so I just sat there at the dinner gathering but no one knew what happened until they smelled it. I watched as the family dog couldnt be blamed and everyone knew it was me. Shame and humiliation came over me and so I answered that by smashing everything. Smashing the table, knocking things to the floor and screaming, “IT WASNT ME! IT WAS THE DOG!” Over and over.
I think I’d eat this again given a chance.
ImmaculateBites says
Oh my goodness!!! Did this really happen to you????? I am so so sorry. I do not know whether to laugh or cry at about this! I pray you have a chance to eat this again but without all of the drama :)!!!
April says
First time making this dish and hands down absolutely scrumptious!!! I added roasted tomatoes and lots of crush red pepper and two jalapenos. My dad ate every drop. The only thing I needed was injera!
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! And way to go, Dad! So thrilled this was a hit with your family. Thanks for stopping by!
Marga Frantz says
Just like the restaurant. So delicious. I excluded potatoes and carrots though.
All your recipes are delicious!
Thank you for sharing these recipes with us.
imma africanbites says
So happy that you like this! And thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy weekend!
Sever A. says
Funny. Just like the restaurant, only without 2 of the 3 vegetables. Really funny.
Lisa Ingram says
Yes she is the G. O. A. T
David says
Really really good dish for vegetarians. Very tasty !
ImmaculateBites says
Yes, it is! Thanks for stopping by.
Maryam says
This was super delicious! I didn’t have any fresh ginger so I used ground ginger instead. Is it possible to cook the potatoes directly in the sauce instead of boiling beforehand?
imma africanbites says
Hi Maryam, yes you can but that would alter the texture of the potatoes.
Vanessa says
I’m making this right now, the kids keep coming out to ask what that mmm smell it! I’ve been tasting along the way and I can already tell it’s amazing
ImmaculateBites says
Great! Glad to hear it’s turning out well.
Paula UK says
I’ve just had this for lunch – first recipe from your website and certainly not the last – absolutely delicious. Thank you 🙂
ImmaculateBites says
My Pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Have a Great Weekend!
Marga Frantz says
You will continue to look for more- speaking from experience!
Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy says
Another great East African recipe here Imma and you are certainly going back to back with these chicken recipes. Correct me if I’m wrong but the eighth bullet point appears to be missing an ingredient?please confirm.
ImmaculateBites says
My bad, just forgot to add ginger. Thanks Charlene . Updated