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Timatim fitfit (torn injera with fresh tomato)
Timatim fitfit: torn pieces of injera soaked in a lemony tomato, onion and chilli salad
Leftover injera never goes to waste: torn into bite-sized pieces and tossed with juicy chopped tomato, red onion, green chilli, lemon and oil, it becomes timatim fitfit, a cool, tangy salad eaten for a light lunch on hot days and on fasting days all over the country. Unlike timatim salata, which is just the tomato salad, this version is a meal in itself: the injera drinks up the dressing and turns soft and spongy while keeping a little chew. It is usually served in a bowl and eaten with more injera or with a spoon. The common mistake is mixing it too early, which turns the bread soggy; toss it no more than ten minutes before eating. It is gluten free only if your injera is made from 100% teff. Chef's tip: use day-old injera, which is slightly drier and holds its shape better than fresh.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 2 injeraday-old, about 40 cm across, torn into 3 cm pieces
- 4 ripe tomatoesdiced
- 1 red onionfinely chopped
- 1 green chillifinely chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp salt
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Mix 4 ripe tomatoes, 1 red onion and 1 green chilli in a large bowl with 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil and ½ tsp salt. Leave for 5 minutes so the tomatoes release their juice.
5 minStep 2: Add 2 injera and toss gently with your hands until every piece is moistened and tinged red.
Step 3: Leave for 3–5 minutes until the injera has softened but still holds its shape, then serve.
4 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 190 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does timatim fitfit (torn injera with fresh tomato) take?
- About 15 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- What can I use instead of ripe tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of red onion?
- White onion or shallots, same amount (soak raw onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften it).
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