Khmeli-suneli: composition favorite condiments

Familiar to all today, seasoning hops-suneli, which we will discuss in this article is considered a traditional element of Georgian cuisine. But that's not entirely true, because it has been successfully used by chefs and other Caucasian people that also consider it their native, national.

But, anyway, Khmeli-suneli composition is virtually the same. However, in two variants. First, cut, is based on mixing of dry dill, marjoram, Basil and coriander in equal proportions. Saffron and red pepper burning make a little bit of the total number: the first – 0.1%, the second – 2%.

Complete recipe for Khmeli-suneli composition means the following: in equal proportions - savory and fenugreek, coriander and Basil, the Bay leaf and dill, peppermint, and celery, parsley and marjoram. Red pepper and saffron take in the same proportions as for a short version of spice.

Why this seasoning includes such herbs and spices, today no one will say. However, the features spice Khmeli-suneli conquered practically the whole world. As mentioned above, in the Caucasus, it is hard to imagine meat or fish dish without it. But it is popular.

On the shelves of Soviet stores Khmeli-suneli, which was then for the local people in full exotics, appeared relatively recently-in the early eighties. Before that the USSR used as a seasoning Bay leaf, black pepper, parsley and dill, on holidays experimenting with red pepper and garlic. However, nice smelling "overseas" seasoning with the clever title, quickly won the love and respect for Soviet Housewives. Today, Khmeli-suneli, which is no surprise, one of the most popular seasonings in Russia.

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And if her ability to emphasize and reinforce the taste of meat and fish dishes for anybody not a secret, it is possible to reveal in the entire taste range legumes – for many a surprise. And you try! Any dish of peas, beans, lentils "sounds", if you spice Khmeli suneli.

I would Like to elaborate on the properties of all the components of the considered condiments. But given the fact that a lot of them in a short article it is impossible to do. Therefore we will note only those spices or herbs that are in our area obscure. For example, fenugreek. It is called in Russia, Shambhala, or fenugreek. Differs in that it contains a lot of protein, also rich on carbohydrates and various biologically active substances. With ancient times used in folk medicine as a cough and a bactericide.

Savory – grass, which since time immemorial to treat cold and flu. It also improves the digestive system, treats diseases of the kidneys and liver. Basil has a useful for the human body properties in such numbers that the worthy separate article. In short, it protects against infections, kills fungi and viruses, you'll be an effective antipyretic and disinfectant effect. In addition, it calms the nervous system, refreshes the mouth and reduces high blood pressure.