Recipes

Khmeli Suneli Roasted Carrot Soup

15 min

A vegan-friendly pureed soup may sound like a drag, but this dish is far from boring. The sweetness of the carrots caramelizes and truly highlights the spices in Khmeli Suneli—the aroma filling your kitchen is what autumn candle dreams are made of 🍂 Warm spices like Indonesian cinnamon and cloves playfully collide with savory flavors like turmeric, coriander, and paprika to create a spiced soup like you've never had before. This is a great recipe to experiment with Khmeli Suneli if you have never tried it before. For an extra layer of decadence, finish the soup with tangy sour cream and crunchy pistachios.

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Khmeli Suneli Apple Braised Pork

15 min

While searching for apple inspiration, I wandered through the Seattle store and took in the aromas of various spices. The Khmeli Suneli blend stood out with its mix of Indian Coriander, Fenugreek Seed, Black Pepper, Peppermint, Paprika, Fenugreek Leaf, Savory, Turmeric, Basil, Cloves, and Indonesian Cinnamon. My nose was right! (Because the nose knows!) This blend is great for braising and autumn flavors. During the process of searing the pork, the spices took on a delightful nutty and fragrant quality. The pork itself reached a fork-tender, while the combination of apple and onion broke down beautifully, resulting in a delectable and sweet gravy. It would basically be a sin NOT to serve this dish over mashed potatoes. This apple-braised pork is essentially fall on a plate, and it's the perfect savory meal to make with your apple haul from the orchards this season.

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Georgian Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes come in many forms but all need embellishment of some kind, right? They have to be a vehicle for something, and in this case it's Khmeli Suneli, a traditional Georgian spice blend. With a tapestry of unique flavor unlike anything you'll find this side of the Black Sea, the flavors of fenugreek seed and leaf are mixed with herbs and spices from east and west. We've added leeks to the pancake as well and the flavor is outstanding. The crispy crunch on the outside of the pancake garnished with a little sour cream makes a lovely appetizer or side dish alongside roasted meats.

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Khmeli Suneli Chicken Stroganoff

To be clear, the origins of this recipe lie in the Eastern European country of Georgia, not the southern American state or the revolutionary era in Great Britain. This small country lies nestled between Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Turkey and the Black Sea. Accordingly, its cuisine has been influenced by both eastern and western cultures, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the distinctive spice blend, Khmeli Suneli. Traditionally used in meat, grain or bean dishes, we're using it here to help liven up a traditional Georgian dish of chicken and sour cream, which you may recognize as a kind of Russian Stroganoff. We're deepening the flavor by adding mushrooms and some additional Hungarian Paprika, as well as a finishing touch of roasted walnut oil. Served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or even cauliflower mash, you'll find this uniquely flavored dish a welcome addition to your recipe collection.

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Kofte Meatballs with Marash Yogurt Sauce

These lamb meatballs made with our Kofte Spice are a crowd pleaser, and are even more marvelous with Marash Chile Flakes and warm yogurt sauce. Sound exotic? It is! But they are easy to make and the seasonings have wide appeal. Serve them over your favorite grain pilaf or roll them out at your next cocktail party for a new take on everyones favorite hors d'oeurve.

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Spicy Fish Salad

The countries in the Persian culinary region are home to many religions, languages, cultures and politics. In culinary traditions, however, they all have a deep love for food that has tart flavors and is fresh and colorful. You'll find fresh herbs at every meal and colorful ingredient used such as pomegranates and saffron. Naomi Duguid's Taste of Persia shows us through delicious recipes and fascinating stories how diverse and wonderful this region is. This gorgeous looking salad uses poached fish and makes for something a little bit different for any meal. From the author: "Kuchmachi is a Georgian dish that’s most often made of simmered chicken or beef or lamb, a kind of meat salad dressed with a savory rich walnut sauce and served at room temperature. This version is made with poached fish. I first tasted a version of fish kuchmachi at a Palm Sunday fasting feast in Akhalkalaki hosted by the Bishop of Javakheti. The guests, most of whom were keeping the Lenten fast (no animal products except for a few days when fish is permitted), were happy to be able to eat fish on this special day. Outside, the landscape was spare and beautiful, with snow capped peaks on the horizon. Not far away lay the borders with Turkey and Armenia. Serve this on a hot day as a main course with an assortment of salads, or serve it as one course in a winter feast, preceded by a clear soup and followed by roast meat or roast vegetables."

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Fried Eggplant Roll-Ups

One of the countries in the Persian culinary region that has colorful and flavorful food is Georgia. Nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, Georgia has a climate similar to the Mediterranean's, and a love of vegetables blended with walnuts and vibrant herbs. This recipe from Naomi Duguid's book Taste of Persia shows up how the combination of eggplant and a rich walnut paste can make for one delicious dish. From the author: "These succulent roll-ups are one of the treasures of the Georgian table. Strips of fried eggplant are coated with spiced walnut paste and rolled up. They're best if made an hour or more ahead of time and slightly chilled, so that the filling firms up and the flavors have time to blend. Badrigiani make a great appetizer, though in Georgia they are usually served as part of a wide selection of dishes at a meal."

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Georgian Spiced Lamb Chops with Molasses Mustard Glaze

If you're tired of the same old meat & potatoes, then whip up this delightful dinner seasoned with spice blends from Georgia. We've grilled up some spiced lamb chops with Khmeli Suneli, an exotic blend of herbs and spices, and then finished them with a bold molasses-mustard glaze. Want more? We did! Add a side of mashed potatoes with Svaneti Salt. All these bold and distinctive flavors combine wonderfully, taking comfort food to a whole new level.

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Vadouvan Vegetable Pie

This savory vegetable pie emerged from our experiments with Vadouvan paste, a wonderfully rich and elegant flavor base. We wanted a warm, comforting meal for the cold weather outside, and this was the prize winning pie. The recipe balances the subtle, hearty flavor of the toasted curry with the earthy goodness of cauliflower and butternut squash. If you don't have Vadouvan paste, then this versatile recipe can easily feature other flavor combinations. Missing one of the vegetables used in this pie? Use whatever you have on hand!

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