Khinkali
| Alternative names | Khincali, Hinkali, Xinkali |
|---|---|
| Type | Dumpling |
| Place of origin | Georgia |
| Region or state | Mtskheta-Mtianeti |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Filling: Spiced meat (beef, pork, or lamb), herbs, carum, cumin, satureja, chili pepper, onions, and garlic. Cheese, potato, or mushroom fillings are alternatives to meat. |
Khinkali (Georgian: ხინკალი, romanized: khink'ali) is a dumpling in Georgian cuisine. It is made of twisted knobs of dough, stuffed with meat or vegetables and spices. The concept of dumplings is said to have been carried west from China, across Mongolia, Russia and Georgia, by the Mongols in the 13th century.