Tarkhunis ghvezeli

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Tarkhunis ghvezeli is a traditional pie originating from the eastern parts of the country. The dough is usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, eggs, butter, milk, and salt. The balls of dough are rolled into a circle that's placed into a baking pan, and it's then filled with a mixture of sautéed onions, scallions, and tarragon leaves. Chopped hard-boiled eggs and black pepper are sprinkled on top, and everything is dotted with butter. Another layer of dough goes on top, the pie is sealed, brushed with egg yolks, pricked with a fork, and then baked until the pie becomes golden brown.