Kutaby with Cheese / Azerbaijani cuisine

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats and is often more affordable.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Chop onion and herbs finely in a separate bowl.

Combine cheese, chopped onion, and herbs in a bowl and mix well.

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

Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on one half of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over to cover the filling and press the edges to seal.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter.

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

Remove from the skillet and brush with additional butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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