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Cornelian Cherry Stew with Mchadi

Cornelian Cherry Stew with Mchadi

Cornelian cherry stew is a traditional Georgian dish made with cornelian cherries, spices, and wine. It is often served with mchadi (cornbread). This dish is especially good in winter, as cornelian cherries are rich in vitamins and help fight colds.

Prep30 min
Cook45 min
Servings4
Cal/serving612
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Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Garlic2 კბილი
  • Red wine50 ml
  • Oil50 ml

Instructions

9 steps
  1. 1

    Place the cornelian cherries in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Once it boils, drain the water and save the juice.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Grate the cooked cornelian cherries using a grater.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Chop the onion and garlic.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Sauté the onion and garlic in butter.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Then add the grated cornelian cherries, chopped mint, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and flour dissolved in the cornelian cherry juice.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Finally, add the red wine and bring to a boil.

    10 min

  7. 7

    Mchadi preparation: Mix 500g of corn flour, cooked corn kernels, pumpkin pulp, and salt well.

    10 min

  8. 8

    Give it shape.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Fry in oil until golden brown.

    15 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 400 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

612
kcal
16.4g
Protein
98g
Carbs
17.2g
Fat
13.6g
Fiber

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