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Mchadi Baskets with Beetroot Filling
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Mchadi Baskets with Beetroot Filling

This is a Georgian dish made from mchadi (cornbread) and a beetroot filling. Mchadi is a cornbread, and the filling is made from boiled beetroot, walnuts, garlic, and spices.

Prep30 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
Cal/serving330
#Georgian#Vegetarian#beetroot#mchadi#cornbread

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Matsoni150 ml
  • Warm Water50 ml
  • Lemon juice15 ml
  • Vinegar2 ml

Instructions

9 steps
  1. 1

    For the mchadi: Combine corn flour, matsoni, baking soda, and salt. Add warm water and knead the dough.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

    15 min

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Shape the dough inside silicone molds to form little tartlet baskets.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

    25 min

  6. 6

    For the filling: Finely grate the cooked beetroot.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Blend walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of warm water until smooth.

    3 min

  8. 8

    Mix the blended walnut mixture with the grated beetroot. Season with dried coriander, blue fenugreek, red pepper, salt, and vinegar.

    2 min

  9. 9

    Spoon the beetroot filling into cooled mchadi baskets and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

    5 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 200 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

330
kcal
9.8g
Protein
48.6g
Carbs
11.8g
Fat
9g
Fiber

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