Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce & Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix) Recipe

Name: Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce & Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 pounds Ripe Red Plums; 1/2 cups Water; 3 cloves (large) Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Small Red Chili Pepper, Finely Chopped; 5 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro (or 5 Teaspoons Dry); 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill (or 3 Teaspoons Dry); 1 Tablespoon Tarragon; 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Peppermint (or 2/3 Teaspoon Dry); 2 teaspoons Coriander; 2 teaspoons Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix (See Note); 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 2/3 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Pomegranate Juice; Olive Oil, As Needed

Servings: persons

2-1/4 pounds Ripe Red Plums
1/2 cups Water
3 cloves (large) Garlic, Finely Chopped
1 Small Red Chili Pepper, Finely Chopped
5 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro (or 5 Teaspoons Dry)
3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill (or 3 Teaspoons Dry)
1 Tablespoon Tarragon
2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Peppermint (or 2/3 Teaspoon Dry)
2 teaspoons Coriander
2 teaspoons Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix (See Note)
2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
2/3 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Pomegranate Juice
Olive Oil, As Needed

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Note: You will also need three 8-ounce (220ml) glass jars, sterilized. If you cannot find Khmeli suneli seasoning mix, see the related blog post for a link to my recipe.
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Cut plums in quarters, remove pits and place in a pot with a little water, about 100 ml or 1/2 cup. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When plums are soft, drain them using a sieve and reserve the juice (it's delicious and healthy). With a spoon or spatula, press plums through the sieve in the same pot. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well together. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
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Let cool and transfer to jars. Cover with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil to preserve. Seal and store in the fridge or in a cool place for 2-3 months. Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 pounds Ripe Red Plums, 1/2 cups Water, 3 cloves (large) Garlic, Finely Chopped, 1 Small Red Chili Pepper, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce & Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce & Khmeli Suneli Seasoning Mix)

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