Basil Pkhali

7 servings

35 minutes

Recipe from Georgian restaurant Megobari.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 245.7
• Proteins: 5.2g
• Fats: 24.3g
• Carbohydrates: 2.6g

Ingredients

• Basil leaves: 150 g
• Parmesan cheese: 50 g
• Garlic: 15 g
• Walnuts: 100 g
• Olive oil: 90 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly wash and dry the basil leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil leaves: 150 g

2. Grate the parmesan cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 50 g

3. Grind the walnut in a mortar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 100 g

4. Crush the garlic in a press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 15 g

5. Place basil, parmesan, garlic, and walnuts in the blender bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil leaves: 150 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 50 g
   • Garlic: 15 g
   • Walnuts: 100 g

6. Add olive oil to the mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 90 ml

7. Grind the mixture thoroughly.

8. Add salt and black ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. Shape dumplings or balls from the dough.

10. Place the pkhali on a plate and serve with crackers or lavash.