Tonight's dinner
Azerbaijani Lamb Qutab with Herb Yogurt
Thin griddled flatbread turnovers hold a warmly spiced lamb filling and pair with herb yogurt.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Ground Lamb
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tsp sumac, optional
Steps
- Mix flour, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a smooth dough forms. Cover and rest 20 minutes.
- Mix lamb, onion, cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander and remaining salt until evenly combined.
- Divide dough into eight balls and roll each into a thin 8-inch round. Spread a thin layer of lamb over one half and fold into a half-moon.
- Brush a hot skillet with oil and cook qutab in batches until browned and crisp on both sides.
- Continue cooking until the lamb filling reaches 160°F; keep cooked qutab warm under a towel.
- Mix yogurt with dill, slice qutab into wedges, and serve with yogurt and sumac.
Allergen note: Contains dairy and wheat.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.