Azerbaijani · Snack
Paper-thin griddled breads filled with herbs and salty cheese.
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Qutab are Azerbaijani half-moon flatbreads cooked quickly on a dry griddle. Fillings vary; this version combines tender greens, herbs and brined cheese.
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Reviewed August 2, 2026. Research sources inform this edition. Any external cook verification is separately named, linked and limited to the independently prepared version described in that source.
thin unleavened wheat dough; half-moon fold; hot griddle; variable savory filling
Declared allergens: milk, wheat/gluten grain (verify labels and individual medical needs)
Cool promptly in shallow containers, refrigerate within two hours, keep no longer than the recipe's stated period or USDA's 3–4 day ceiling (whichever is shorter), and reheat leftovers to 165°F/74°C when reheating is appropriate.
Do not treat a quality date as proof of safety. Wild greens and mushrooms must be positively identified and food-grade. Diet labels do not guarantee absence of cross-contact. Dish-specific dairy/egg handling instructions remain applicable.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan is credited with preparing and publishing an independent version of this dish in Qutab Flatbread | Kutab | Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread for My Cooking Journey.
What this supports: dish identity, method, texture/doneness, serving result.
Verifies an independently prepared version of the dish, not Gastromica’s exact recipe. Her filling uses paneer, onion, mint and cilantro rather than Gastromica's exact herb-and-feta interpretation.
Azerbaijani kitchen
Azerbaijani qutab are thin crescent flatbreads filled with fresh herbs and feta, griddled without oil.
Mix flour, salt and ¾ cup water. Knead 8 minutes, adding water as needed; cover and rest 30 minutes.
Combine thoroughly dried greens, herbs, scallions, feta and pepper just before shaping.
Divide dough into ten. Roll 8-inch rounds, fill one half, fold and press out air before sealing.
Cook on a dry medium-high skillet 2 minutes per side until blistered. Brush lightly with butter.
Review ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contact. Follow the recipe’s handling notes, refrigerate perishable food promptly, and use an instant-read thermometer where a safe internal temperature is specified.
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Research EditionGood to know
Qutab are Azerbaijani half-moon flatbreads cooked quickly on a dry griddle. Fillings vary; this version combines tender greens, herbs and brined cheese.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat on a dry skillet.
Serve hot with sumac, yogurt and lemon wedges.
