Ethiopian Injera-Spiced Chocolate Mousse with Millet Crunch
Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 4 · medium

A sophisticated vegan dessert inspired by Ethiopian flavors, silky aquafaba chocolate mousse infused with warm spices (fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon), topped with toasted millet and sesame seed brittle for textural contrast. A unique fusion that honors global cuisine while delivering indulgent chocolate satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 1 cup aquafaba, chickpea liquid from 1 can, chilled
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, for stability
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, high-quality dark cocoa
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup, pure, not pancake syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure vanilla
- 0.06 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, lightly toasted, ground (just a pinch)
- 4 whole cardamom pods, seeds only, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ceylon cinnamon preferred
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, fine grain
- 1/2 cup puffed millet, or millet flour toasted until golden
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, raw, unhulled
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar, for brittle
- 1 tablespoon water, for brittle
Instructions
- 1
If using millet flour instead of puffed millet, toast 3 tablespoons millet flour in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside.
- 2
Toast sesame seeds in the same skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside separately.
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