Kiymali Gozleme | Minced Meat Turkish Flatbread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 3/4 cup water ((approx))
• salt to taste
• 400 grams ground beef (or lamb)
• 1 large onion (grated)
• 1 large tomato (grated)
• 15 fresh parsley (leaves only, chopped)
• 1 large egg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• salt to taste
• olive oil (or cooking oil)
• Lemon wedges
• yoghurt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the dough ---

2. 2

   Prepare the dough: Mix the flour and salt in a wide bowl. Start kneading with water in small additions. Keep a timer and knead for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Prepare the dough: Rest the dough covered for 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the dough: Knead lightly and divide the dough into 10 equal balls. Smooth each of the balls into a neat dough ball.

5. 5

   --- Prepare the stuffing ---

6. 6

   Prepare the stuffing: Stir in the minced meat, onion, tomato, parsley leaves, and chilli flakes.

7. 7

   Prepare the stuffing: Mix in the warm water and whisked egg (if using).

8. 8

   Prepare the stuffing: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   --- Assemble ---

10. 10

    Assemble Kıymalı Gözleme: Dust the work area with flour. Take one dough ball and start rolling it. Roll as thin as you can to make it.

11. 11

    Assemble Kıymalı Gözleme: Place a ladle of the meat stuffing in one half of the rolled-out dough (leaving some space along the edge to seal later) and spread it to a thin even layer.

12. 12

    Assemble Kıymalı Gözleme: Bring the other half and carefully close without trapping any air. Seal the sides by pressing down gently and pinching the dough if required. The assembled pancake should resemble a half-moon.

13. 13

    --- Prepare Kıymalı Gözleme ---

14. 14

    Prepare Kıymalı Gözleme: Heat a thick-bottomed pan or cast iron pan and grease lightly with olive oil or butter.

15. 15

    Prepare Kıymalı Gözleme: Transfer the stuffed gozleme to the hot pan and cook on medium flame.

16. 16

    Prepare Kıymalı Gözleme: Flip and brush butter while roasting both sides.

17. 17

    Prepare Kıymalı Gözleme: Serve hot with yoghurt, lemon wedges, and some fresh vegetable salad.