Ethiopian-Style Chickpea Stew

I couldn't find fenugreek and the employee at Shop Rite said I could use anise, though I got the plant not the seasoning.  From reading online, I am not quite clear how they are different or similar.  For the flatbread, I found southwestern style (with cilantro and jalapeno) but I mostly ate that while it cooked.  It seems a little messy to eat with the flatbread.  I thought it wasn't as tasty as I had hoped it would be.  I figured with all the spices it would be a unique taste.  I added some Blair's Mega Death Sauce and despite the little amount I added, it is now almost too hot to eat.

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