Khinkal in Dagestan style

Cookinero 6 May 2025

Khinkal is a traditional Caucasian dish. It is often confused with such a famous Georgian dish as khinkali. And, although the set of products in both dishes is quite similar, they are nevertheless different. Traditionally, khinkal is prepared on the basis of beef or lamb. A rich meat broth is cooked. Dough is kneaded, from which "khinkali" are made. Depending on the region, their shape may be different. Khinkal is usually served with sour cream-garlic or tomato sauce.

How to cook Khinkal in Dagestan style

Step 1

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Place the beef in cold water and put on the fire. Add 2 whole peeled onions, 5 cloves of garlic, bay leaf and black peppercorns. Salt the broth to taste. Cook the broth on low heat for 1.5-2 hours, periodically skimming off the foam.

Step 2

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Pour milk into a deep bowl. Add a pinch of salt, baking powder and wheat flour. Knead the dough.

Step 3

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Roll out the finished dough to a thickness of 5 mm. Cut the dough into small squares.

Step 4

Khinkal in Dagestan style

When the broth is cooked, remove the onion and meat. Add the dough to the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until done. Remove the boiled dough with a slotted spoon.

Step 5

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Cut the boiled beef into small cubes. Chop 2 cloves of garlic. Chop the parsley.

Step 6

Khinkal in Dagestan style

Mix sour cream, chopped garlic and parsley. Place the dough, beef and sour cream-garlic sauce on a plate. Decorate the dish with chopped greens. Serve beef broth with khinkal. Enjoy!

Khinkal in Dagestan style - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute beef with chicken for a lighter broth. Cook chicken for about 1 hour instead of 1.5–2 hours to avoid overcooking.
You can use a gluten-free flour blend in place of wheat flour. Ensure it contains a binder like xanthan gum for proper texture.
Store the dough and broth separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat broth on the stove and steam or microwave the dough gently.
Yes, replace the beef broth with vegetable broth and omit the meat. Add hearty vegetables like mushrooms for extra flavor.
Freeze uncooked dough squares on a tray before transferring to a bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to boiling time.
Yes, plain Greek yogurt works well as a tangy, lighter substitute for sour cream in the garlic sauce.
Double the dough and broth ingredients, but cook the khinkal in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Dill, cilantro, or mint add fresh flavors. Adjust based on preference or regional variations.

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