What is khashlama and how to cook a hearty and tasty dish: we share an original recipe

Khashlama is a dish of Armenian and Georgian cuisine, which is made with beef, fatty lamb, veal and other meat, vegetables, and stewed almost in its own juice, with a small amount of liquid, spices and garlic.

On Instagram, cook Yulia shared a recipe for a delicious and satisfying dish of pork and vegetables, with spices and garlic - khashlama.

Tip: the dish is not stirred during cooking!

Ingredients:

• pork (meat ribs or tenderloin, you can use both) - 1.5 kg

• oil for frying
• potatoes - 6-7 pcs
• eggplants - 2 pcs
• sweet pepper - 3 pcs
• tomatoes - 5-6 pcs
• carrots - 1-2 pcs
• onions - 2 pcs
• garlic - 5-6 cloves
• water - 500 ml
• spices: salt, pepper, favorite - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the meat into large pieces. Heat a frying pan with a little oil. Put the meat, sprinkle with spices and fry the meat until golden brown over high heat. Turn off and set aside.

2. Salt the meat, put a layer of onion, cut into coarse half rings, on top. Next, a layer of carrots and garlic, also cut into large pieces, then a layer of chopped potatoes, salt and pepper. Then a layer of coarsely chopped peppers, eggplant, salt and pepper. A layer of cherry tomatoes, or you can cut into 4 regular tomatoes. Pour in the water, cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours.

3. Add grated garlic, mix gently, remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Serve with finely chopped herbs!

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