Bhutanese Cheese Curry (Ema Daji)

Ingredients

• 8 green cayenne chilies, seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion, sliced lengthwise
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/3 lb feta cheese, copped in small cubes
• 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Put the chiles, onion, water and oil in a medium pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cover, reduce the heat slightly and cook at a strong simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 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. 4

   Add the cheese and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir, remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

6. 6

   this is best served warm, not hot.

7. 7

   Stir in coriander leaves (cilentro), add salt and pepper to taste and serves.

8. 8

   This is usually served with Bhutanese red rice, but it is also good with plain rice accompanied with a stir fried green vegetable.