Chanakhi (Georgian: ჩანახი, Russian: чанахи) is a traditional Georgian[1][2][3][4][5] dish of lamb stew with tomatoes, aubergines, potatoes, greens and garlic.

Chanakhi
TypeStew
Main ingredientsLamb, tomatoes, aubergines, potatoes, garlic, greens

Preparation edit

Chanakhi is preferably prepared in individual clay pots and served with bread and cheese. Lamb is placed in the pot with already melted butter. Onions, eggplants, potatoes, chopped greens and tomatoes are added in separate layers. After pouring the water, the dish is cooked slowly in the oven for 4.5-5 hours.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ David A. Bender, A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition, Chanakhi
  2. ^ Tim Burford, Georgia, p. 74
  3. ^ a b Darra Goldstein, The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of Georgia, p. 86
  4. ^ Robin Liston, Travels with My Heart: The Essential Guide for Travellers with Heart Conditions, p. 71
  5. ^ V.V. Pokhlebkin, National Cuisines of the Peoples of the Soviet Union, Chanakhi Archived 2019-10-27 at the Wayback Machine, Tsentrpoligraf Publ. House, 1978 (in Russian); English edition: V.V. Pokhlebkin, Russian Delight: A Cookbook of the Soviet People, London: Pan Books, 1978