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Fattah with Milk and Yogurt

Cultural Context

Fattah is a traditional Yemeni dish often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. It combines layers of bread, chickpeas, and a rich yogurt sauce, reflecting the region's love for hearty, communal meals. The dish showcases the balance of flavors and textures, with the creamy yogurt complementing the savory chickpeas. Today, Fattah has variations across the Middle East, each with unique local ingredients and preparation methods, making it a beloved comfort food.

YemeniYEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/4 cup water
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened yogurt
3/4 cup milk
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black seeds
1 tablespoon ghee or butter
olive oil for brushing

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be cheaper.

1

Mix together 1 and 1/4 cup water, 1 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to form a batter similar to crepe consistency.

2

Preheat a grilling pan on medium heat for about 10 minutes and brush with a teaspoon of oil.

3

Pour the batter onto the pan in a circular motion and cook until the bottom is browned and the top is dry, then flip and cook the other side.

4

Cut the cooked bread into small pieces.

5

Mix together 3/4 cup unsweetened yogurt and 3/4 cup milk.

6

Heat a stone pot (u mugla) on medium heat and add the bread pieces.

7

Pour half of the yogurt mixture over the bread in the pot and heat briefly.

8

Remove from heat, mix in the remaining yogurt mixture, 1 tablespoon melted ghee, and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingtoastinglayeringmixing

Equipment Needed

grilling panstone pot (u mugla)

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyglutennuts

Also Known As

FattahFattah bil Laban

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