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Ema Daji
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Ema Daji

8 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

400
Calories
16g
Protein
32g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • heaped 3/4 cup of chiles that have been cut into 1 to 2-inch lengths (deseeded or not - its' up to you)
  • 1 large onion, cut in half vertically and then sliced into then half circles
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 5 plump cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped or mashed to a paste
  • 250 grams feta or other mild, non-melting cheese
  • salt, if needed
  • a handful of fresh coriander leaves, torn into small pieces

Directions

1

Bring the water to a boil in a medium pan and add the chiles, onion, and oil. Cover, reduce heat to a strong simmer, and cook for about 15 mins.

2

Add the garlic and return to a boil, reduce heat again and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the garlic and chiles are soft.

3

Stir in the cheese and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir once, then cover and set aside for 10 mins.

4

Taste and add salt if needed. Serve sprinkled with a few bits of coriander leaf.

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Category:Bhutani Recipes

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Category:Bhutani Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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