Side Dish

Hamli

Name: Hamli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ethiopian
Ingredients: 500 g collard greens stemmed and chopped; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp berbere spice blend; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 cup water; 0.5 tsp salt

Hamli is a traditional Ethiopian side dish featuring collard greens or kale cooked down with a blend of aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and healthy accompaniment to many meals, offering a rich, earthy taste with a hint of warmth.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 126 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gcollard greens, stemmed and chopped
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspginger, grated
2 tbspvegetable oil
1 tspberbere spice blend
0.5 tspturmeric powder
0.5 cupwater
0.5 tspsalt

Equipment

large pot · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Wash the collard greens thoroughly, then stem and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all grit is removed from the greens.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the berbere spice blend and turmeric powder, stirring well to coat the onion mixture.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The spices will become aromatic quickly.
6
Add the chopped collard greens to the pot, stirring until they begin to wilt and reduce in volume.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: You may need to add the greens in batches if your pot is not large enough.
7
Pour in the water and add the salt.
8
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
About 1 min
10
Serve warm as a side dish.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 125.6kcal
Protein: 4.5g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 8g
Fibre: 6g
Sugar: 3.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover hamli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.