Khinkali, Georgian dumplings

Khinkali, Georgian dumplings

Main dishes

Delicious Georgian ravioli, filled with ground meat and served with a garlic sauce.

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Khinkali are a classic Georgian dish. These dumplings are perfect for a dinner with friends or a family gathering.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories697 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodcooked in water
  • Estimated cost$7.44 $1.86 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.42
  • $2.82
  • $0.44
  • $0.66
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces and the chou with the onions. ≈ 8 min
  2. Add ground black pepper and salt, about half a cup of hot water, and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  3. Sift the flour, add salt, then slowly pour in a cup of water and knead until a firm dough forms. ≈ 10 min
  4. Spread the dough out to achieve a very thin thickness. ≈ 3 min
  5. Cut out circles the size of a dessert plate. ≈ 8 min
  6. Place a spoonful of meat on each piece of dough, fold the edges over, and twist to create a small pocket. Gently flatten the ravioli. ≈ 10 min
  7. Place the khinkali in a pot of boiling, salted water.
  8. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. ≈ 4 min
  9. When they come back to the surface, cook for another 6 to 7 minutes.
  10. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the khinkali from the pot. ≈ 3 min
  11. Serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Khinkali, Georgian dumplings

  • 300 g of ground beef$3.42
  • 200 g of ground pork$2.82
  • 3 onions$0.44
  • 500 g of wheat flour$0.66
  • salt, pepper$0.10

Total$7.44

that's $1.86 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories697 kcal
Fat16.6 g
Saturated fat6.5 g
Carbohydrates94.3 g
Sugars5.5 g
Fiber5.7 g
Protein38.4 g
Salt0.29 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of ground beef
  • 200 g of ground pork
  • 3 onions
  • 500 g of wheat flour
  • salt, pepper

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