Atakilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage and Potatoes)
Atakilt wat is a side dish from Ethiopia. It is made with carrots, onions, potatoes, and cabbage cooked with spices.
The spices used are turmeric, cumin, and ginger. They give the dish a nice flavor.
The ingredients are cooked together in a pot until the potatoes are tender.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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Atakilt wat is a side dish from Ethiopia. It is made with carrots, onions, potatoes, and cabbage cooked with spices.
The spices used are turmeric, cumin, and ginger. They give the dish a nice flavor.
The ingredients are cooked together in a pot until the potatoes are tender.
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Ingredients 12
0.33333334326744 cup olive oil
4 carrots, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small head cabbage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 small yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
0.25 cup water
Instructions
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Heat 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 sliced carrots and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 thinly sliced onion and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger. Let the seasonings cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Stir in 1 small head sliced cabbage and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook until the cabbage wilts, about 10 minutes. Add 4 small yellow potatoes cut into bite-size cubes and 0.25 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Sodium 673mg
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Total Carbohydrate 41g
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Dietary Fiber 9g
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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