15 Chanakh Recipes You Absolutely Must Try
Source: FomaA, AdobeStockGeorgian Chanakh resembles a familiar stew cooked in individual pots. The classic recipe features lamb with potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplants. But today, there are many more diverse variations. We've gathered 15 of the most interesting ones for you!
1. Chanakh with Lamb
Source: sulikospb.ruWe recommend cooking Chanakh in ceramic baking pots.
You will need: 300 g lamb, 1 potato, 2 eggplants, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lamb fat, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 4 sprigs cilantro, 4 tbsp spices and herbs.
Preparation: Chop all ingredients into medium-sized pieces. Layer potatoes, lamb, eggplants, bell pepper, and tomato into the pots. Mince the lamb fat and mix with chopped herbs and garlic. Distribute this mixture among the pots as well. Add spices and a little tomato paste, pour hot water over everything, and cook Chanakh in the oven for 1.5 hours at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
2. Chanakh with Beef
Source: lifehacker.ruIf you can't get lamb, Chanakh with beef turns out just as good!
You will need: 800 g beef, 3 eggplants, 4 potatoes, 4 tomatoes, 4 onions, 3 bell peppers, 2 chili peppers, half a bunch of basil, 4 green onion stalks, 4 cloves garlic, 60 g butter or lamb fat, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat and vegetables into medium-sized pieces. Lightly fry everything except the tomatoes, separately. Arrange them in pots and add the tomatoes. Chop butter with basil, chili, garlic, and green onions. Distribute this mixture into the pots as well. Add spices and water, and cook everything in the oven for about 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Chanakh with Chicken
Source: ru.telegram-store.comThe main advantage is that chicken Chanakh bakes much faster.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2 eggplants, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 3 potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Blend tomatoes until smooth. Cut all other ingredients into medium-sized pieces. Layer chicken, onion, potatoes, minced garlic, and eggplants into the pots. Sprinkle with spices, pour in the tomato mixture, and add a little water. Cook Chanakh in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius for about 40-45 minutes.
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4. Chanakh with Beef and Mushrooms
Source: vkusno.mirtesen.ruDon't forget to add plenty of Georgian spices – that's the whole secret.
You will need: 300 g beef, 1 cup beans, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 3 potatoes, 300 g mushrooms, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Pre-boil beans and beef. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces. Dice potatoes and fry until half-cooked. Add chopped mushrooms and carrots, and fry for a couple more minutes. Finally, add chopped onion and garlic.
Arrange all ingredients in pots, season, and add chopped herbs. Dissolve flour and tomato paste in hot water, and pour over the Chanakh. Cook in the oven for about 45 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
5. Chanakh with Beans
Source: dankovsloboda.ruLarge red beans are best suited for this dish.
You will need: 500 g beef, 2 onions, 350 g canned beans, 2 carrots, 500 g potatoes, 6 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the meat and distribute it among the pots. Layer chopped onion, rinsed beans, and sliced carrots on top. Season, add potatoes, and crushed garlic on top. Dissolve tomato paste in hot water and pour over the pots. Bake everything in the oven for about 1 hour at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Chanakh with Beef in a Multicooker
Source: diabetsahar.ruPre-boil the beans until soft to save time later.
You will need: 2 cups cooked beans, 200 g beef, 6 potatoes, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices, 30 g chopped parsley.
Preparation: Cut the meat and all vegetables into arbitrary, not too large, pieces. Mince the garlic, and mash half of the beans into a puree. Fry onion with meat in the multicooker bowl for about 10 minutes on the “Fry” mode. When the meat releases its juices, add spices and tomato.
Add beans and the remaining vegetables, pour in about 2.5 liters of water, and add more spices. Cook Chanakh on the “Stew” or “Soup” mode for about 2.5 hours. Finally, sprinkle the dish with parsley.
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7. Chanakh with Lamb in a Pot
Source: myasoy.ruIf you can't authentically bake Chanakh, you can simply use a pot.
You will need: 1.5 kg lamb, 100 g lamb fat, 4 eggplants, 3 bell peppers, 5 tomatoes, 7 potatoes, 500 g onions, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch parsley, 1 head garlic, spices.
Preparation: Place chopped lamb fat at the bottom of the pot, and on top of it, medium pieces of lamb. Layer large-cut eggplants on top and season. Then add tomatoes, followed by bell pepper, onion, potatoes, and chopped herbs with garlic.
Pour in a little water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook Chanakh for approximately 1-1.5 hours. You can add half a glass of white wine during the process.
8. Chanakh with Green Beans
Source: ohotamyasa.ruGreen beans fit very organically into Georgian cuisine.
You will need: 500 g lamb, 750 g potatoes, 200 g tomatoes, 300 g eggplants, 200 g green beans, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cut the lamb into small pieces and distribute them into pots. Cut and add all other ingredients, sprinkle with spices, and pour in a little water. Send the Chanakh to bake in the oven for 1.5 hours at 190 degrees Celsius.
9. Chanakh with Pickled Cucumbers
Source: menu2go.ruThis is a very unusual Chanakh recipe, but it will definitely appeal to lovers of original flavors.
You will need: 500 g beef, 3 potatoes, 3 eggplants, 3 pickled cucumbers, 2 onions, 3 bell peppers, 1.5 tbsp tomato paste, half a bunch of cilantro, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the beef and all vegetables, except cucumbers, into medium pieces and layer them into pots. Add grated cucumbers, chopped garlic, and herbs. Dissolve tomato paste in hot water and pour over the pots. Cook Chanakh for 1.5 hours in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Chanakh with Lamb and Quince
Source: gruziyainfo.ruQuince perfectly complements meat and stewed vegetables.
You will need: 500 g lamb, 3 eggplants, 2 quinces, 2 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, half a bunch of cilantro, half a bunch of basil, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Layer pieces of lamb and finely chopped onion into the pots. Chop and layer the remaining vegetables and quince, periodically sprinkling with spices. Add chopped garlic, cilantro, and basil. Pour boiling water into the pots and cook Chanakh in the oven for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Chanakh with Minced Meat
Source: luxewomen.ruIf you don't have a whole piece of meat, it will also be very tasty with minced meat.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 2 onions, 300 ml broth, 1 eggplant, 4 potatoes, 5 tomatoes, 3 carrots, 1 bunch of herbs, 100 ml dry white wine, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mix with minced meat, and place at the bottom of the pots. Layer sliced eggplants, carrots, and potatoes on top. Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Place them on top and pour broth over everything. Send the pots to the oven for 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius. Pour in wine, add chopped herbs with spices, and bake Chanakh for another 20 minutes.
12. Chanakh with Lamb and Tomato Juice
Source: superpriprava.comTomato juice is an excellent substitute for broth or water as a liquid base for Chanakh.
You will need: 800 g lamb, 1 L tomato juice, 500 g potatoes, 1 bunch cilantro, 500 g eggplants, 500 g tomatoes, 3 onions, 3 cloves garlic, 1 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Cut the lamb and all other ingredients. Layer onions, eggplants, potatoes, chopped herbs, tomatoes, meat, garlic, and spices into the pots. Pour tomato juice over everything and cook for 1.5-2 hours in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Chanakh with Fish
Source: alaverdi.com.uaIf you want to add potatoes, par-boil them first, as fish bakes quickly.
You will need: 400 g fish fillet, 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 3 tomatoes, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch parsley, half a bunch of green onions, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables, except tomatoes, into medium pieces and layer them. Place pieces of fish fillet on top and sprinkle with chopped garlic and herbs with green onions. Season.
Peel tomatoes, finely chop them, and place on top. Mix sour cream, tomato paste, and hot water, and pour over the pots. Cook Chanakh with fish in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes.
14. Chanakh with Lamb and Rice
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruIf vegetables aren't enough, rice is also added here as a side dish.
You will need: 500 g lamb, 5 eggplants, 5 tomatoes, 3 potatoes, 2 onions, 1/2 cup rice, 1 cup water, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: In a large ceramic pot, layer the sliced lamb, and on top of it, the eggplants. Then add onion, chopped herbs, and spices to taste. Pour in water and send the preparation to the oven for 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Add rice to the pots, layer potatoes, finely chopped tomatoes, and pour in water. Cook Chanakh for another 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Chanakh with Zucchini
Source: foto-basa.comEggplants with zucchini are a classic combination not only in Georgian cuisine.
You will need: 600 g beef, 2 potatoes, 200 g eggplants, 200 g zucchini, 5 tomatoes, 2 onions, 2 bell peppers, 4 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, spices.
Preparation: Dice all ingredients. Layer meat, a little onion, potatoes, and bell pepper into the pots. Then add zucchini with eggplants, and season. Add grated tomatoes, chopped garlic, chili, and more spices. Cook Chanakh in the oven for about 1 hour at 200 degrees Celsius.
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