Chanakhi - a traditional dish of Georgian cuisine, which is always present in the menu of national restaurants. Translated from the Georgian "chanakhi" means "hot." But in reality it is not so. Chanakhi - midway between the first and second courses, in which the meat is to be as much as, and other ingredients (vegetables, herbs and spices) combined.
To prepare the "right" chanakhi traditionally used only lamb. But in today's performance can be found vats of beef and even pork. By the way, in the version in which it made the dish to cook now, it came after Columbus brought to Europe the potatoes. Prior to that, instead of potato tubers Georgian chef has added to the pumpkin. We suggest you prepare this hearty and delicious meal for your family, it is very nutritious and perfect for an autumn lunch or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
• lamb breast - 600 g
• A large eggplant - 1 pc.
• Potatoes - 4 pcs.
• Onions - 1 pc.
• Sweet pepper - 2 pcs.
• Tomato - 3 pieces.
• Thick tomato juice or adjika - 300 ml.
• Green beans - a handful
• Cilantro - 1 bunch
• Basil - 1 bunch
• Chili - 1/8 pcs.
• salt- to taste
• Garlic - to taste
PREPARATION Step by step
1. At the bottom is slightly heated clay pot (for lack of one can take a saucepan or baking dish) put a piece of mutton fat, to our hot is not burnt.
2. Put the top coarsely chopped potatoes, onions, garlic, green beans.
3. Lamb chop on a la carte pieces of medium-sized and tightly laid in the center of the pot.
4. We should be laid quarters pepper, coarsely chopped tomatoes, finely chopped chilli. It is better, if possible, at the time of placing the ingredients in pots, they will be slightly warmed.
5. Fill the hot tomato juice or adzhika. From above, if the vegetables are completely covered with liquid, adding boiling water, or red wine.
6. Preheat oven to 210-230 degrees and place it hot for about 90 minutes.
7. The finished dish is dressed with lots of finely chopped greens. The Georgian cuisine is traditionally used coriander and basil, but can take any herbs that you like. Enjoy your meal!
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