Introduction: Svanetian Salt, originating from the Svaneti region in the mountainous north-western part of Georgia, has a unique fragrance and taste. It is traditionally used as a flavoring for various meat, fish, potato, and soup dishes or as a condiment instead of table salt. This salt mixture is handmade from 8 ingredients and is easy to make at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 heaped tbsp dried coriander
- 1 heaped tbsp dried dill
- 1 heaped tbsp blue fenugreek
- 1 heaped tbsp dried red pepper
- 1 heaped tbsp marigold
- 1/2 tbsp dried cumin
- 6.5 heaped tbsp coarse white salt
- 150g garlic
Instructions:
- Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix dried coriander, dried dill, blue fenugreek, dried red pepper, marigold, dried cumin, and coarse white salt.
- Add the crushed garlic to the dry mixture.
- Using your fingers, mix the crushed garlic with the other ingredients, ensuring that they are thoroughly combined.
- The mixed ingredients will feel slightly moist. Store the mixture in a dry, cool place in a glass jar with an airtight seal.
Serving Suggestions:
- Use Svanetian Salt as a condiment instead of table salt.
- Add it as a flavoring when cooking a variety of meat, fish, potato, and soup dishes.