Small enough to start
No giant master pantry. Just a short first-pass list you can scan while shopping.
Free beginner checklist for Ethiopian
Ethiopian Pantry Checklist
A scan-friendly Ethiopian pantry for berbere, lentils, teff, niter kibbeh, and simple stews.
Teff flourRed lentilsYellow split peasBerbereMitmitaNiter kibbehCardamomFenugreek
Built for external memory
Use the checklist as a reusable Have/Need system when your brain drops the thread.
Meals included
The staple list is tied to easy first meals so ingredients do not become shelf clutter.
Ethiopian pantry staples
Starter checklist
Use this as a first pass, then remove anything you do not cook with. The goal is a pantry that lowers decisions, not a perfect collection.
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Teff flour Starter item 1
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Red lentils Starter item 2
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Yellow split peas Starter item 3
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Berbere Starter item 4
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Mitmita Starter item 5
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Niter kibbeh Starter item 6
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Cardamom Starter item 7
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Fenugreek Starter item 8
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Canned tomatoes Starter item 9
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Injera Starter item 10
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Green lentils Starter item 11
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Shiro powder Starter item 12
Turn this into a repeat grocery list
PantryOK is an ADHD-friendly pantry and grocery list app for repeat buys, running-low reminders, household staples, and low-effort shopping resets.
Quick notes
Is this a complete Ethiopian pantry?
No. It is a beginner starter list for people who want fewer decisions at the grocery store. Add regional, family, religious, dietary, and brand preferences as needed.
Why is the title ADHD-friendly?
The page is structured around external memory, short lists, and repeatable meals. PantryOK is a practical organization app, not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or ADHD treatment.