What is this seasoning?

The aromatic Georgian seasoning Utskho Suneli is prepared from blue fenugreek seeds. This clover-shaped plant belongs to the legume family and its height does not exceed 1 meter. To prepare the seasoning, seeds are used that ripen in the beans that appear after flowering. They are distinguished by a pronounced nutty-mushroom taste and aroma, which is good both fresh and dried.

 

Fenugreek seeds are harvested after the beans change their color from green to light brown. After collection, they are carefully sorted, dried in a draft and ground into powder. It will be the same Utskho Suneli seasoning that Georgian cuisine is proud of.

 

Freshly crushed blue fenugreek seeds are of greatest value among gourmets, because the fresher the seasoning, the brighter its aroma and taste properties are revealed. The maximum shelf life of Utskho Suneli in sealed packaging is 2 years at temperatures up to 25 degrees Celsius.

 

Beneficial features

 

Utskho suneli has a rich chemical composition, which includes elements beneficial to the human body:

 

vitamins A, B, C, E and PP;

calcium;

potassium;

magnesium;

zinc, etc.

This provides Utskho Suneli with a number of beneficial properties, which include improving appetite, lowering blood pressure, removing waste and toxins from the body, and improving the condition of skin, hair and nails. Utskho suneli is recommended to be actively consumed during the height of seasonal colds and flu to increase the body's resistance to pathogenic viruses. The beneficial properties of this seasoning have been well studied and proven.

 

As for possible contraindications to eating utskho-suneli, the only one is an allergy to blue fenugreek seeds, which, fortunately, is extremely rare. Also, this seasoning should be taken with caution by people suffering from diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and hypertension. If consumed in excessive quantities, it can disrupt hormonal balance and cause exacerbation of chronic diseases.

 

What dishes should I add it to?

Utskho suneli is a component of suneli hops, Svan salt and a number of other herbs used in national Georgian cuisine. It goes well with other spices, even bright ones like red pepper or bay leaf, which are a must-have in every home. Utskho suneli is valued for its nutty quality, which gives dishes prepared with it an unusual taste and a spicy, appetite-stimulating aroma. It can be added to world-famous Georgian sauces - satsivi, satsebeli, adjika. It allows spices and herbs to develop better and emphasizes the natural taste of vegetables and other products. Utskho suneli is one of the Caucasian recipes. It can be added to:

 

satsivi

lobio;

chicken tobacco;

lamb on the bone;

khinkali;

pkhali;

khachapuri;

Kuchmachi;

adjika;

soup kharcho, etc.

Blue fenugreek seeds make these dishes more nutritious, and their taste is richer, richer and more delicate. They allow you to experiment with the taste and even the fat content of dishes; for example, if you add this spice to lobio, it will immediately become more nutritious. Utskho suneli seasoning is used to soften the spiciness of cayenne pepper and eliminate the excessive sweetness of paprika. It goes well with fresh and dried cilantro, parsley and dill, complements the taste and aroma of garlic, savory, black and red pepper. You can make your own spicy bouquets using Georgian spices and herbs.

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