Pkhali (Georgian Spinach Walnut Spread)

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 lb fresh spinach
• •1 cup walnuts
• •1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic
• •2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• •1 tsp ground coriander
• •1/2 tsp blue fenugreek
• •3/4 tsp salt
• •1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. 1Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool it quickly under cold water.
2. 2Squeeze the spinach very dry and chop it roughly.
3. 3Pulse walnuts, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, coriander, blue fenugreek, and salt in a food processor.
4. 4Add the spinach and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not completely smooth.
5. 5Shape the mixture into small mounds or a shallow serving dish.
6. 6Top with pomegranate seeds and chill briefly before serving.

💡 Squeeze the spinach firmly after blanching; excess water makes pkhali loose and mutes the walnut flavour.

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