Qutab (, Tat: ''gitob'') is an Azerbaijani dish made from thinly rolled dough that is cooked briefly on a convex griddle known as a saj.

Composition

When the weather gets warmer, the number of dishes made from wild plants increases. Qutab belongs to Azerbaijani cuisine and later on, it was popular in other South Caucasian cuisines as well, considered to be an Karabagh dish despite its clear Azerbaijani origin. Qutab is made by creating a stiff dough from flour, water, eggs, and salt. The dough is rolled into a thin circular layer and the middle of each circle filled with stuffing before finally being folded into a crescent shape. The resulting patties are griddled on both sides and served by pouring over butter on top. Qutab is usually served with yoghurt with green

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Variations

There are many variations of qutab: usually, pumpkin and greens are used as fillings. There are also

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Кутабы шемахинские

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Azerbaijani cuisine Azerbaijani inventions Azerbaijani words and phrases Savoury pies Flatbread dishes National dishes {{azerbaijan-cuisine-stub

Composition

Variations

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