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Qutab with Cheese and Herbs
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Qutab with Cheese and Herbs

Qutab is an Azerbaijani stuffed flatbread made with a thin, crescent shaped unleavened dough. The fillings can vary from meat to just about anything. The outer layer is rolled out very thin and folded over cooked fillings.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Azerbaijani
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Everyday Meal
By Diet Vegetarian
Dish Type International Flatbread
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Outer Layer

  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Salt to taste

For the Filling

  • 1/2 cup Spinach
  • Coriander Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Onions
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Paneer / Cottage Cheese
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Butter

Instructions

For the Outer Layer

  • Take the flour, salt in a bowl. Slowly add water to knead into a soft dough.
    You will need about 1/4 cup. Add by little water as each flour is different.
  • Let it rest for 30 mins.

For the Filling

  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute onions until cooked. Cook spinach till it wilts.
  • Add seasoning and keep it aside.
  • Have grated cheese ready and mix all the ingredients together.

Making the Qutab

  • Pinch out equal balls from the dough and roll out to a thin layer.
  • On half of each layer place the cheese filling, fold with the second half, and press the edge with your fingers or a fork.
  • Heat a griddle or tawa and fry the qutab on both sides until brown spots form.
  • Transfer to a plate and brush with butter on top and serve hot.
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