Khinkali with Sour Cream and Herbs

Ingredients

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 300ml lukewarm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 500g beef (or lamb, or chicken)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 250ml hot water

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the ground beef (or lamb/chicken), coriander, cumin, and paprika. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped herbs.
3. Roll out and form the khinkali: Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 3 sections. Roll each piece of dough thinly and roll it into small circles. Place a generous amount of meat filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough around the filling, pleating the edges to seal completely. Use a fork to crimp or create decorative edges to prevent them from opening during cooking. If needed, use a little more flour on the rolling surface to help the dough roll
4. Cook the khinkali: Bring the 250ml of hot water to a boil in a large pot. Carefully place the khinkali in the boiling water, ensuring they don't stick together. Cook until they float to the surface (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream), lemon juice, remaining chopped herbs and salt to taste.
6. Serve the khinkali: Place the cooked khinkali on a plate, drizzle with the sour cream and herb sauce. Enjoy!

Tips

1. For a richer flavor, use a mixture of ground beef and lamb.
2. Make a double batch of khinkali dough if you like to have some extra
3. Be careful when transferring the khinkali to the boiling water to prevent them from sticking together.
4. Use a bit of cooking oil to grease the pot before you add the khinkali
5. Adjust the amount of herbs to your liking.

Calories and Macronutrients per Serving (approximate)

• Calories: 500 kcal
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 25 g
• Carbohydrates: 40 g