Ema Datshi, this dish became a super sensation when Deepika Padukone spoke about it. My sister introduced the video to me, and the recipe instantly took my heart. It’s a Bhutanese recipe, Bhutan’s national dish to be exact, and as a part of Bhutanese cuisine, it has an extensive hand over the chilies. The natural climate of the country supports various chili cultivation leading it to a spicy and flavorful cuisine.
Ema Datshi consists of two main ingredients; Ema and Datshi, Chili and Cheese. The salty and creamy taste of Datshi and the spicy taste of Ema make a perfect combination. It tastes best in the winter. But I chose a rainy day to prepare the food in my kitchen.
Let’s see how you too may prepare this in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
Capsicum – 1 Nos. (julienned)
Green Chilies – 3 Nos. (slit)
Garlic cloves – 6 Nos. (finely chopped or minced)
Onion – 1 No. (medium-sized, sliced)
Tomato – 1 No. (medium-sized, sliced)
Cheese – 60 g (grated)
Salt – To taste
Olive oil/vegetable oil – 1 Tablespoon
Peppercorn – 5 to 8 Nos. (optional)
Water – ½ Cup
Procedure:
Take a wok. Do not turn on the flame at this point of time.
Now add capsicum, chilies, tomato slices, onion slices, minced garlic, peppercorn, oil, salt, and water.
Now put the wok on the medium flame.
Lid it.
Let it get cooked for 10 minutes.
Check whether the veggies are cooked or not.
If done then spread the grated cheese over it.
Lid it and cook for just 2 minutes.
Give it a quick stir.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
This recipe serves 2 people.
Nutritional Value of Ema Datshi per serving
| Calories | 1503 Cal | |
| Total Fat | 67.2 g | 86% of the Daily Value |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% of the Daily Value |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% of the Daily Value |
| Sodium | 19763 mg | 859% of the Daily Value |
| Total Carbohydrates | 215.4 g | 78% of the Daily Value |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.8 g | 185% of the Daily Value |
| Total Sugars | 70.8 g | |
| Protein | 44.4 g | |
| Vitamin D | 4 mcg | 18% of the Daily Value |
| Calcium | 863 mg | 66% of the Daily Value |
| Iron | 15 mg | 85% of the Daily Value |
| Potassium | 4384 mg | 93% of the Daily Value |
The percentage of the Daily Value is based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Conclusion:
The dinner was a blast. Ema Datshi became an instant hit. Everyone was overjoyed with the taste. I had teamed it up with steamed white rice. You may team it with the bread too.
Enjoy!
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