Potato-stuffed kuttabs
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Kutabs are a dish from Azerbaijani cuisine—very tasty and easy to make, with various fillings. This is a versatile dish, perfect to take along on a walk or to work (and share with colleagues), or enjoy with a cup of tea or sour milk for dinner. This cooking recipe is very simple and, one might say, economical. Do you have leftover mashed potatoes from lunch? Then why not make delicious flatbreads? The recipe for potato-filled kutabs is extremely easy, and over time, this dish will become a frequent guest at your table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious kutabs. You won't regret it. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the potatoes, cut them into small cubes, and boil in salted water. Mash the cooked potatoes into a puree, let it cool for a while, then add finely chopped herbs and mix everything together.
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Step 2
In a bowl, mix the flour and salt, add warm water, and knead until you get a soft dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let the dough rest for half an hour.
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Step 3
We make small balls from the dough and roll them out very thinly into flatbreads on a floured surface.
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Step 4
To make the kuttabs neat and attractive, use a bowl to shape them into a circle. Cut off the excess dough.
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Step 5
At this stage, you can already add the filling, but I cut the circle in half and place the cooled filling on one half. Then cover the filling with the other half of the dough and press the edges with a fork. You can use less filling to make thinner patties.
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Step 6
Place the kuttabs on a hot dry skillet and fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Brush the hot kuttabs with butter and serve with vegetables and sauce.