Khmeli Suneli (Georgian Spice Blend)

This traditional Georgian seasoning is often sprinkled over vegetable dishes such as pkhali, spinach-and-walnut pâté garnished with pomegranate seeds, and badrijani nigzvit, garlicky eggplant rollups stuffed with walnut paste. But truth be told we love its complex, earthy, and savory flavor on everything. Think of it as the curry powder of the Caucasus.

Khmeli suneli is best when made with freshly ground spices, so invest in an inexpensive grinder and process only what you will consume within a few months.

Khmeli Suneli
  • Serves

    makes 1/3 cup

  • Time

    5 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the coriander, blue fenugreek, paprika and marigold blossoms. Use immediately or transfer to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store khmeli suneli in a cool, dry place and use within 3 months.
  1. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, blue fenugreek, paprika and marigold blossoms. Use immediately or transfer to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store khmeli suneli in a cool, dry place and use within 3 months.
Recipes

Khmeli Suneli (Georgian Spice Blend)

  • Serves

    makes 1/3 cup

  • Time

    5 minutes

Khmeli Suneli
MATT TAYLOR-GROSS

By SAVEUR Editors


Published on March 6, 2017

This traditional Georgian seasoning is often sprinkled over vegetable dishes such as pkhali, spinach-and-walnut pâté garnished with pomegranate seeds, and badrijani nigzvit, garlicky eggplant rollups stuffed with walnut paste. But truth be told we love its complex, earthy, and savory flavor on everything. Think of it as the curry powder of the Caucasus.

Khmeli suneli is best when made with freshly ground spices, so invest in an inexpensive grinder and process only what you will consume within a few months.

Khmeli Suneli

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the coriander, blue fenugreek, paprika and marigold blossoms. Use immediately or transfer to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store khmeli suneli in a cool, dry place and use within 3 months.
  1. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, blue fenugreek, paprika and marigold blossoms. Use immediately or transfer to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store khmeli suneli in a cool, dry place and use within 3 months.

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