Azerbaijani Qutab with Herbs
No one will stay indifferent – it's impossible to stop at one! Azerbaijani Qutab with Herbs is unique because it’s cooked in a dry skillet without oil. The dough turns crispy and perfectly complements the juicy cheese and herb filling. Everyone will love it!
Updated : 06 June, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Dough
260 grams
Wheat flour
100 milliliters
Water
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
Filling
400 grams
Greens
150 grams
Hard cheese
Brushing
50 grams
Butter
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
It's best to start with the dough. Use high-quality flour. Any vegetable oil works; I used fragrant unrefined sunflower oil.
Step 2
Sift the flour into a bowl to enrich it with air – this makes the dough more tender. Add salt and mix. Make a well in the flour and pour in hot water and vegetable oil in a thin stream. Quickly knead a soft, fluffy, elastic dough. Add more flour if needed.
Step 3
Flour amounts may vary. Don’t overload the dough with flour to avoid making it rubbery. Instead, flour your surface and rolling pin lightly – the dough will take what it needs.
Step 4
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap or a bag, and let it rest for 10–15 minutes. You can also use room-temperature water; the dough will be even softer and more elastic.
Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Choose any herbs you like. I used dill, cilantro, and parsley. You can also use green onions, basil, ramps, etc.
Step 6
Wash and dry the herbs. Blend them into a paste, or chop them finely with a knife if you don't have a blender.
Step 7
Crumble the cheese by hand. You can use Adyghe cheese, Caucasian cheese, bryndza, feta, or similar.
Step 8
Mix the chopped herbs and crumbled cheese in a bowl. Taste the cheese first – if it’s salty enough, you don’t need extra seasoning. If it’s mild, add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9
Divide the dough into 6–8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle. Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling on one half and spread evenly.
Step 10
Fold over and seal the edges firmly.
Step 11
Cook each qutab in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden spots appear on both sides (no oil needed).
Step 12
Brush the hot qutab with butter and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!