Chakhrakina
Chakhrakina is a delicious Georgian dish made with dough and a filling of beet greens and cheese. It's a simple and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Ingredients
- Warm Water250 ml
- Vegetable oil20 ml
Instructions
11 steps- 1
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and knead into a soft dough.
10 min
- 2
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
90 min
- 3
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: Chop the beet greens and add salt. Squeeze out any excess liquid well. Mix with grated Imeruli cheese.
15 min
- 4
Punch down the risen dough with oiled hands.
2 min
- 5
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
2 min
- 6
Roll each part into small circles.
5 min
- 7
Place the filling in the center of each dough circle, ensuring the weight of the filling is approximately equal to the weight of the dough circle. Seal the edges.
5 min
- 8
Let it rest for 2 seconds.
0 min
- 9
Carefully roll out the filled dough into thin, round shapes.
5 min
- 10
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Bake the chakhrakina on both sides until golden brown.
15 min
- 11
Brush the finished chakhrakina with ghee.
1 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 275 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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