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How to make authentic injera

Ethiopian & Eritrean Fermented Flatbread Made with Teff Flour

እንጄራ ማብሰል

How to make authentic injera

Ethiopian & Eritrean Fermented Flatbread Made with Teff Flour

እንጄራ ማብሰል

What is Injera?

What is Injera?

Injera (እንጀራ in Amharic) is a sour fermented flatbread, traditionally made with teff flour. It is an important staple in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and is consumed with nearly every meal. Injera serves as a bed for other stews, meats and vegetables, and is also used as a utensil for eating. Injera is essential to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine and a must try for foodies.

Below is the traditional method using just water and Maskal Teff flour.

All Materials

  • Medium-sized, non-reactive container with lid (preferably clear and a wide opening for easy access)
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup or scale
  • Spoon
  • Large sealable container
  • Mixer (or use hands)
  • Saucepan
  • Mitad or flat frying pan (non-stick or add oil prior cooking and as needed).
  • Ladle
  • Flat mat (sefed) for lifting injera
  • A plastic or parchment paper covered placemat

All ingredients

  • 7 cup (188g) Maskal Teff Flour
  • 2 cups (473g) starter
  • 8 cups (1.89kg) lukewarm water
  • 2 cups (473g) water
  • 2-4 cups (473g-946g) of room temperature water
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • Prepared injera batter

More of a Visual Learner?

Watch the Videos

Injera tutorial videos

Watch Step 1

Step 1: Ersho | Starter

Watch Step 2

Step 2: Leet | Dough

Watch Step 3

Step 3: Absit | Gelatinization

Watch Step 4

Step 4: Injera Megager | Cooking Injera

Tips & Tricks

25 solutions to the most frequently asked injera questions.

Tips & Tricks

25 solutions to the most frequently asked injera questions.

Recipes to try

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