Chanakhi ( ka, ჩანახი) is a traditional
Georgian[Darra Goldstein, ''The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of Georgia,'' p. 86][V.V. Pokhlebkin, ''National Cuisines of the Peoples of the Soviet Union'']
Chanakhi
, Tsentrpoligraf Publ. House, 1978 ; English edition: V.V. Pokhlebkin, ''Russian Delight: A Cookbook of the Soviet People'', London: Pan Books, 1978 dish of
lamb stew
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with
tomato
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es,
aubergines,
potato
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es,
greens, and
garlic
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Preparation
Chanakhi is preferably prepared in individual clay pots and served with bread and cheese. The lamb is placed in the pot with the 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.
See also
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Chakapuli
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Piti
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Ghivetch
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Türlü
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List of lamb dishes
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References
Georgian cuisine
Lamb dishes
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