Cooked Vegetables and Casseroles

This chapter contains a variety of recipes for cooked vegetable dishes (atakilt) along with two casserole dishes that are inspired by Ethiopian flavors. Like the milder alicha wot, atakilt follow some of the same cooking guidelines. Whether you’re phobic about spices or a rabid spice junkie, be sure to adjust the chile proportions to whatever amount makes you happy. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when making these dishes.