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Published: Sep 21, 2018 · Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Qutab Flatbread | Kutab | Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread

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Qutab , Kutab or Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread is a popular breakfast recipe and the choices for filling can be unlimited. I made mine with Onion and Cheese filling with some fresh herbs and served it for weekend brunch. 

Qutab Flatbread pieces

Qutab Flatbread, was one of the very first flatbread that I made for the series. Q is a hard alphabet and I have had struggles in the past when doing A to Z series.

I have tortures Quinoa plenty of times before as that is the only thing that would come to my mind. This time though, I had this recipe bookmarked and ready to go a long time ago and made it when my father was here on vacation.

Qutab or Kutab is a very popular flatbread stuffed with cheese, or meat fillings in Azerbaijan and is mostly eaten for breakfast. We can associate it pretty closely to our Indian stuffed paratha except the shape. The Qutab is made as a semi circle or a crescent shaped flatbread when compared to our round Indian Parathas.

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Close view of Kutab Flatbread

I used an Onion and cheese based filling. Having used feta cheese previously when making the Gozleme , I decided to use the Indian Paneer this time. I also used some mint and cilantro in the filling that made it very colorful and flavorful.

My father who is quite a hard person to please when coming to trying dishes from other cuisines, loved it and that is a great compliment for me and this dish. And then there are my  boys who are ever ready to try out any new recipes. They had nothing negative to say about the flatbread.

My Other recipes in the A-Z International Flatbread Series –

A for Aish Baladi

B for Boulanee Katchalu

C for Chickpea Flatbread / Socca

D for Dhal Puri

E for Emirati Khameer 

F for Fruit Focaccia

G for Gozleme

H for Himbasha

I for Indian Fry Bread

J for Janta Roti

K for Ka’ak

L for Lepinja

M for Mahjouba

N for Norwegian Crisp Bread

O for Onion and Poppy Seed Pletzel

P for Pol Roti

Preparation time - 15 minutes plus 30 minutes resting time
Cooking time - about 45 minutes
Difficulty level - Easy

Ingredients to make Qutab Flatbread | Kutab | Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread - Makes 8

For the Dough

  • Whole wheat flour - 1 cup
  • All Purpose flour - 1 cup
  • Salt - ½ tsp
  • Oil - 2 TBSP
  • Boiling water - as needed (about 3 to 4 cups)

For the filling

  • Paneer - 1 cup (or any crumbled cheese)
  • Onion - ½ cup (finely chopped)
  • Spring onion - 3 (finely chopped with the greens)
  • Mint leaves - ¼ cup (chopped)
  • Cilantro - ¼ cup (chopped)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes - 2 teaspoon (or as needed)
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 TBSP
Stuffed Flatbread with side

Procedure to make Qutab Flatbread

To make the Dough -

  • Boil about 4 to 5 of water in a pan.
  • In another pan combine the flours and the salt.
  • Slowly add the boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon. Keep adding water until a solid mass forms. At this stage cover the dough for few minutes to cool down enough to handle.
  • Now add the oil and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Sprinkle more warm water if needed.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
Making the dough

To make the Filling

  • Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions and spring onions until just soft and translucent.
  • Add the salt and crushed red pepper to this mixture and mix well.
  • Let this mixture cool down and then add the grated / crumbled paneer, chopped mint and cilantro and mix well to combine.
Making the filling

To shape and cook the Quatab

  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Dust each ball with enough flour and roll it into very thin circle. Place about 2 tablespoon of filling on one half of the rolled dough and cover it with the other half.
  • Seal the edges well and cook it on a hot cast iron or a heavy pan. Apply oil on both sides and cook until golden brown.
Putting them together
  • Let it cool a bit and then serve.
Qutab cut and served with side
qutab

Qutab | Kutab | Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread

Qutab | Kutab | Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread is a popular breakfast recipe and the choices for filling can be unlimited. I made mine with Onion and Cheese filling with some fresh herbs and served it for weekend brunch.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Flatbread
Cuisine: Azerbaijan, European
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 flatbread
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup All Purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - ½
  • 3 tablespoon Oil
  • 3 cup Boiling water about 3 to 4 cups or as needed
  • 1 cup Paneer or any crumbled cheese
  • ½ cup Onion finely chopped
  • 3 Spring onion finely chopped with the greens
  • ¼ cup Mint leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes or as needed
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

To make the Dough -

  • Boil about 4 to 5 of water in a pan.
  • In another pan combine the flours and the salt.
  • Slowly add the boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon. Keep adding water until a solid mass forms. At this stage cover the dough for few minutes to cool down enough to handle.
  • Now add the oil and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Sprinkle more warm water if needed.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

To make the Filling -

  • Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions and spring onions until just soft and translucent.
  • Add the salt and crushed red pepper to this mixture and mix well.
  • Let this mixture cool down and then add the grated / crumbled paneer, chopped mint and cilantro and mix well to combine.

To shape and cook the Quatab -

  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Dust each ball with enough flour and roll it into very thin circle. Place about 2 tablespoon of filling on one half of the rolled dough and cover it with the other half.
  • Seal the edges well and cook it on a hot cast iron or a heavy pan. Apply oil on both sides and cook until golden brown.
  • Let it cool a bit and then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. MEETA CHATURVEDI says

    June 23, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Love it!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      June 26, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks

      Reply
  2. code2cook says

    October 29, 2018 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    yummy, this qutab or kutab bread looks like afgani bolani, yeah filling is definitely different. And with this flatbread surely a tempting and lip-smacking. feels like grabbing them and just have them with my tea.

    Reply
  3. Padmajha PJ says

    October 23, 2018 at 4:31 am

    5 stars
    Elders don't like our experiments much but kids are so supportive in trying out whatever dish we experiment with right! And no wonder this one was a hit with that paneer filling!

    Reply
  4. Ritu Tangri says

    October 22, 2018 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    When so many favorite ingredients are there in a bread who can dare to say anything negative and this Qutab is one such bread. Excellent pick for the alphabet

    Reply
  5. preeti garg says

    October 16, 2018 at 7:53 am

    Great choice... love the paneer filling... and looks so delicious.

    Reply
  6. Srivalli says

    October 15, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    This is a lovely choice sandhya. I too made this and love the paneer filling. The final pictures have turned great.

    Reply
  7. Renu says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this looks delicious, I had shortlisted this one but dropped the idea. Now I feel I should have. This looks delicious.

    Reply
  8. Erin Vasicek says

    October 12, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Oh yum! I visited Baku a couple years ago and remember eating this deliciousness

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 13, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      Erin, that is so amazing! I am really looking forward to traveling a little more to enjoy the native food.

      Reply
  9. Mayuri Patel says

    October 10, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    Its very rare to find something with Q so easily...you're lucky you found it before the other letters. And what a wonderful tempting flatbread you've made. Its amazing how flatbreads from that part of the world look so similar to the Indian flatbreads.

    Reply
  10. M.Gayathri Raani says

    September 26, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    Same pinch Sandhya even I made the same but slightly differently. Your version with paneer, onions and mint looks awesome and I would love to taste a slice..

    Reply
  11. harini says

    September 23, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Wow wow and Wow! to impress one's dad with an international flatbread is not easy and you did it. Awesome, Sandhya. With the paneer and the herbs this one is definitely a winner.

    Reply
  12. Vaishali Sabnani says

    September 23, 2018 at 12:10 am

    Wow ! That’s such an amazing bread with a delicious creamy filling . Paneer and onion combo is a excellent combo , the onion giving it that crunch - oh I loved this bread , beautifully prepared bread !

    Reply
  13. Priya Suresh says

    September 22, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Qutab looks just prefect especially for the stuffing.. paneer and onion in filling makes me hungry already. Very tempting to the core. Feel like grabbing a piece and having rite now.

    Reply
  14. Sowmya says

    September 22, 2018 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    Wow! Paneer and onion filling would make the flatbread so flavourful and delicious! And the pics are simply too drool worthy!

    Reply

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