Satsebeli (Georgian tomato and plum sauce)
A tangy, garlicky Georgian table sauce of ripe tomatoes, plums, fresh coriander and chilli. Good with grilled meat, potatoes and fried aubergine.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 54kcal
- 8gcarbs
- 5.8gof which sugars
- 2.1gfat
- 0.5gsaturates
- 1.2gprotein
- 2gfibre
- 0.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide saucepan over a medium heat. Add the tomatoes, plums, chilli, ground coriander and fenugreek.
- 2
Cook, stirring now and then, for 25 minutes until the fruit has collapsed and the sauce is thick and reduced by about half.
25 min - 3
Mash with a potato masher or blitz briefly with a hand blender. Leave a little texture rather than making it perfectly smooth.
- 4
Stir in the garlic and salt and cook for 3 minutes more. Take off the heat.
3 min - 5
Stir in the fresh coriander once the sauce has cooled slightly, so it stays bright green. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- 6
Serve warm or cold. Keeps 5 days in the fridge.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
