Flatbread Stuffed with Spinach and Potatoes
Turkish Gözleme is a delicious stuffed flatbread that’s soft, crispy, and full of flavuor. It’s one of Turkey’s most loved street foods, often made fresh on a griddle and served hot. You can fill it with anything you like cheese, spinach, potatoes or even spiced meat. It’s quick to prepare, easy to roll and perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner. Every bite is warm, comforting and homemade just like food should be.
Similarity with Famous Indian Aloo Paratha
This recipe reminds me of a very familiar and popular dish called Aloo Paratha. In Aloo Paratha we usually use different spices sometimes even more spices or extra veggies. The classic version of Aloo Paratha doesn’t include vegetables but nowadays things have changed a bit but Still in some places you’ll find the traditional version.
Wheat Flour Twist
Turkish Gözleme is usually made with all-purpose flour but in my recipe I used wheat flour. I feel more comfortable using wheat flour so that’s what I chose. But you can definitely use all-purpose flour too it works perfectly fine for this recipe.
FAQs
What are common fillings for Gözleme?
Popular fillings :u003cbru003e- Spinach and feta cheeseu003cbru003e- Mashed potatoes with herbsu003cbru003e- Minced meat (like lamb, chicken or beef)u003cbru003e- Mixed vegetablesu003cbru003e- Cheese and herbsu003cbru003eYou can mix and match based on your taste!
Can I use wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes! Whole wheat flour works well and taste good too.
How is Gözleme cooked?
At home, you can use a tawa, skillet, or non-stick pan. No oven needed!
Recipe
My Wheat-Flour Twist on Turkish Gözleme
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Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 Boiled potato
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsn tomato paste
- 1-2 tspn chilli flakes
- salt and pepper
- water
- oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, once hot add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Now add tomato paste, chilli flakes, salt and pepper add little water and sauté the spices until well blended.
- Add mashed boiled potato and mix everything well.
- Let the potato mixture cool down and keep it aside.
- In a bowl add wheat flour, salt and water. Mix well and knead to make a smooth dough.
- Add a bit of oil when the dough is nearly done, then knead it until smooth.
- Divide the dough into equal medium sized balls.
- On a lightly floured surface roll each ball into a thin round shape with a rolling pin, roll little bigger in size.
- Now place the chopped spinach and potato mixture on top then fold it and seal the edges.
- Now place the bread on a griddle over medium low heat and cook it well from both side.
- For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
- Enjoy😋
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