Georgian ajika - Dry version

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option while maintaining texture.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity without the need for vinegar.

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost of fresh hot peppers.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: shallots

Shallots offer a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

Chop 5 cloves of garlic using a garlic press or knife.

Add chopped garlic to a mortar.

Add 1 teaspoon dry red hot chili pepper, 2 teaspoons dry coriander seeds, 2 teaspoons marigold, 1 teaspoon fenugreek, and 1 teaspoon salt to the mortar.

Use a pestle to grind all ingredients together until they form a solid substance.

Transfer the mixture to a cup and store in a closed container in the fridge for a couple of months.

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