Cilantro Flatbreads
6 servings
30 minutes
Cilantro flatbreads are a fragrant dish from Azerbaijani cuisine, filled with the freshness of greens and spicy Eastern notes. These tender flatbreads made from wheat flour mixed with yogurt and flavored with coriander and cilantro have a soft texture and rich taste. They can be grilled for a crispy crust or baked for a more delicate result. Cilantro, the key ingredient, gives the dish its characteristic fresh aroma while spices reveal the richness of traditional Caucasian flavors. These flatbreads pair perfectly with meat dishes or soups or can be enjoyed as a standalone snack with sauces. They are eaten hot, savoring the crispy crust and airy center. In Azerbaijan, herb flatbreads symbolize home comfort and hospitality that bring warmth and pleasure to every home.
1
Mix flour, coriander, baking powder, salt, and soda in a bowl. Pour in yogurt, add finely chopped cilantro, and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
- Ground coriander: 2.5 teaspoons
- Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.8 teaspoon
- Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Yogurt: 0.8 glass
- Coriander: 0.5 bunch
2
Place it on a floured surface and knead for another minute.
3
Divide the dough into 8 equal parts, roll each piece into a ball, and flatten into discs about 10 cm in diameter.
4
Fry the flatbreads in a generously oiled grill pan. It will take about three minutes on each side.
5
You can also bake the flatbreads in an oven preheated to 220 degrees. They will be ready in three minutes.