Kewa Datshi (Bhutanese Dish)
Kewa Datshi translates to potatoes and cheese, and it is a traditional vegetarian Bhutanese stew made with garlic and chiles.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 26, 2026Share
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Kewa Datshi translates to potatoes and cheese, and it is a traditional vegetarian Bhutanese stew made with garlic and chiles.
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Ingredients 10
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as desired
4 chile peppers, slit and coarsely chopped, or more to taste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water, or more if needed
0.5 teaspoon chile pepper powder
salt or to taste
1 cup grated fresh cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir chile peppers and garlic until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir potatoes into onion mixture until potatoes are coated in oil.
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Pour the water over the potato mixture and season it with salt and chile pepper powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, adding more water if needed but keeping the gravy thick, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Turn the heat down to low and sprinkle the fresh cheese over the gravy; stir slowly until melted and mixed in evenly, about 5 minutes. Garnish dish with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 40mg
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Sodium 279mg
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Total Carbohydrate 61g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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