Traditional Azerbaijani Dish in the Village | 2 Delicious Qutab Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

Combine flour, water, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop greens and onion, then mix with black pepper.

Divide the rested dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Spread a layer of the greens mixture on one half of the dough circle.

Add a spoonful of cheese on top of the greens.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges tightly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook each kutab for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from the skillet and brush with melted butter.

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