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Guruli Eggplant, Spinach Pkhali, Gozinaki, Chvishtari
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Guruli Eggplant, Spinach Pkhali, Gozinaki, Chvishtari

This is a diverse Georgian dish combining Guruli-style eggplant, spinach pkhali, a unique gozinaki, and chvishtari. Each component boasts a distinctive flavor and aroma, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

Prep45 min
Cook60 min
Servings4
Cal/serving1039
#Georgian#Vegetarian#spinach#gozinaki#eggplant#cornbread

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Sunflower oil150 ml
  • Garlic3 კბილი
  • Vinegar30 ml
  • Cream50 ml
  • Lemon juice15 ml
  • water150 ml

Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    Dice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then squeeze out excess water thoroughly.

    30 min

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown.

    15 min

  3. 3

    Mix the fried eggplant with chopped onion, garlic, vinegar, cilantro, and utskho suneli.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Blanch the spinach in boiling water for a few seconds, then drain and chop.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Sauté the chopped onion in a pan until caramelized.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Mix the spinach with caramelized onion, garlic, chopped cilantro, pomegranate seeds, vinegar, and utskho suneli.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Melt sugar and salt in a saucepan until caramelized. Add garlic, cream, butter, and lemon juice.

    15 min

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and add toasted sunflower seeds. Let it cool.

    10 min

  9. 9

    Mix cream cheese with chopped mint. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

    5 min

  10. 10

    Add salt and warm water to the corn flour. Knead the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

    15 min

  11. 11

    Heat a pan and bake the mchadi on both sides until golden brown.

    20 min

  12. 12

    Add grated suluguni cheese and chopped mint to the mchadi dough, mix well, and bake on both sides in a pan.

    20 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 425 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

1039
kcal
38.3g
Protein
63.8g
Carbs
68g
Fat
8.5g
Fiber

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