Pkhali (Spinach with Walnut Paste)
Pkhali is an integral part of the Georgian supra (feast), a healthy and delicious salad made from boiled vegetables, mixed with a paste of walnuts, garlic, and Georgian spices. This dish is not only flavorful but also rich in vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- Vinegar (White Wine)10 ml
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Wash the spinach thoroughly and boil it in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain, cool, and squeeze out all excess liquid. Then finely chop or pass through a meat grinder.
7 min
100°C
- 2
Pass walnuts, garlic, ground coriander, blue fenugreek, marigold, and salt together through a meat grinder or blend until a uniform paste is formed. Add vinegar and mix well.
5 min
- 3
Combine the squeezed and chopped spinach with the walnut paste. Knead well by hand to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3 min
- 4
Form small balls or oval patties from the mixture.
5 min
- 5
Before serving, garnish with pomegranate seeds (optional) and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
30 min
4°C
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 179 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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