NATIONAL FOOD OF BHUTAN

 Ema Datshi

Ingredients

• 9-10 medium size Red Chilies
• 1 Onion
• 1/2 Tomato
• 5-6 Garlic crushed/sliced.
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 4-5 tbsp Cheese, grated (a combination of American cheese and Farmer cheese)
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup Water to cook.
• 2-3 Spring Onion leaves (optional)
• 2-3 Garlic leaves (optional)

Instructions

• First thing first, rinse the chilies, onion, tomato, spring leaves and garlic.
• Cut the chilies in lengthwise, and tomato, onion, garlic and spring onion leaves into thin slices.
• Now, put it all together into a skillet.
• Add water, oil, salt and cheeses on top. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on high flame.
• Then turn off the flame and let them sit for 1-2 minutes without any touching.
• Finally, give a thorough mix and check the salt. if less add and stir and serve with rice, roti/tortilla, puri and so on.

Notes

– Add cheese and chili according to your taste.

• If you are a spicy lover, you could use more quantity chili and vice versa.

– Also, keep a bottle of water with you while eating the dish. You’ll thank me later.