Tutmaj
Tutmaj is a traditional Meskhetian dish. It is a delicious and simple soup made from dough and matsoni (Georgian yogurt). It's especially good on cold winter days.
Ingredients
- water120 ml
- Buttermilk500 ml
- Vegetable oil10 ml
Instructions
7 steps- 1
In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add cold water and knead into a stiff dough, slightly softer than khinkali dough.
10 min
- 2
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
20 min
- 3
Divide the dough into two parts. Roll out one part and cut into small rectangles. From the second part, make small 'pillows'.
10 min
- 4
Melt ghee (or butter) in a pan. Fry the dough 'pillows' on both sides until golden brown.
5 min
- 5
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cut dough and cook until they float to the surface (about 5-7 minutes).
7 min
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add matsoni and stir well. Return the saucepan to the heat and warm through, but do not boil. Add salt to taste.
3 min
- 7
Add the fried dough 'pillows' before serving.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 275 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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