Ojakhuri vegetable
3 servings
60 minutes
Odjakhuri vegetable is a fragrant and rich dish of Georgian cuisine that embodies warmth and homely comfort. Historically, 'odjakhuri' means 'family', and its traditional meat version is prepared for feasts. In this version, a wealth of vegetables: potatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, and peppers are sautéed to reveal their flavors. Tomatoes add a slight tanginess while garlic and spices enhance the aroma. Baked in the oven, the dish achieves a harmony of tastes, with dried basil completing the composition. It is an ideal treat for lovers of hearty and rich vegetable dishes, suitable as a standalone hot dish or an addition to the main table. The tenderness of the vegetables, the spiciness of the spices, and Georgian traditions make Odjakhuri vegetable a special highlight of any family dinner.
1
Fry the potatoes in vegetable oil. Then, place the potatoes on a paper towel in a separate dish.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
2
Slice the onion into rings, the red pepper into large pieces, and the eggplant in parallel. Fry and place on a plate.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Fresh red bell pepper: 2 pieces
- Eggplant: 1 piece
3
Then, sauté the mushrooms and then the tomatoes cut into large pieces.
- Button mushrooms: 10 pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Place all the vegetables on a baking dish, sprinkle with spices (salt, pepper, chili), and squeeze in two cloves of garlic. Add one teaspoon of tomato paste diluted with boiled water.
- Spices: to taste
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Tomato paste: 1 teaspoon
5
Mix and send to the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Before serving the dish, sprinkle with basil. Bon appétit :)
- Dried basil: to taste
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