Bhutanese Cheese Curry (Ema Daji) Recipe

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Bhutanese Cheese Curry (Ema Daji)
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Directions:

  1. Put the chiles, onion, water and oil in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover, reduce the heat slightly and cook at a strong simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and garlic and bring back to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are melting into the liquid and the garlic has softened.
  4. Add the cheese and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Stir, remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. This is best served warm, not hot.
  7. Stir in coriander leaves (cilentro), add salt and pepper to taste and serves.
  8. This is usually served with Bhutanese red rice, but it is also good with plain rice accompanied with a stir fried green vegetable.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 119.09 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.12g 12%
Cholesterol 26.64mg 9%
Sodium 338.33mg 14%
Potassium 198.6mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.66g 2%
Sugars 4.04g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 163.3mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.14 Kcal (423 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.89g 12%
Cholesterol 22.62mg 9%
Sodium 287.34mg 14%
Potassium 168.67mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.66g 2%
Sugars 3.43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Protein 4.37g 10%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 17%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 138.7mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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