How to make Ema Datshi: A Bhutanese chilli-cheese winter delight that was India’s 6th most-searched recipe this year
Winter is when comfort food takes centre stage and here’s one you cannot miss! Ema Datshi, a simple yet flavorful dish from Bhutan, has captured the curiosity of food lovers across India and is a must-try for anyone with a penchant for the ultimate combination of cheese and chilli. It’s also no coincidence that this dish has ranked as the 6th most searched recipe according to Google India’s Year in Search 2024 report, showing just how much its appeal has grown beyond its traditional roots. Different versions of the Bhutanese Ema Datshi Even Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has shared her love for the Bhutanese dish in an old interview with Curly Tales, describing it as a cheesy version of Indian pickles. “I forget the name, but it’s a national dish of Bhutan, made with chillies and cheese mashed together. It’s like an achaar equivalent they eat with rice,” she said. A culinary staple of Bhutan, the name translates to ‘peppers and cheese’ in Dzongkha, and the recipe is exactly that: chilli peppers cooked in a …
