Khmeli-Suneli

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Khmeli-Suneli

Khmeli Suneli is a traditional Georgian recipe for a classic spice blend typically used to add both colour and flavour to stews. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Georgian version of Khmeli Suneli.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

18 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Georgia Recipes

Khmeli-Suneli is a classic Georgian spice mix that's rather variable in its constituents and contains one rather mysterious ingredient, Imeretic Saffron which is probably Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus), but might also be marigold (Tagetes erecta [as given in many recipes]) or safflower Carthamus tinctorius.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp dried marjoram
2 tbsp dried dill
2 tbsp dried summer savory
winter savory

2 tbsp dried mint
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp dried ground blue fenugreek seed pods
2 tbsp dried ground marigold or Blessed Thistle or Safflower petals
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp ground fenugreek seeds
2 crushed dried bayleaves

Method:

Combine the ingredients in a large pestle and mortar and grind together into a medium-fine powder.

This spice blend is typically used in Georgia for braised mutton and is especially employed in Georgian sauces which have and unique flavour — combining sour, fruity and spicy notes.