Kurdish Flatbread (Nan-i-Lawa)
Nan-i-Lawa is a traditional Kurdish flatbread that is simple to make and pairs well with a variety of dishes. This recipe yields delicious, soft flatbreads that are perfect for dipping or wrapping around your favorite fillings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the warm water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Flatten each ball into a 6-inch circle using a rolling pin.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown spots appear.
- Keep the cooked flatbreads warm in a clean kitchen towel while cooking the remaining ones.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Nan-i-Lawa with hummus, baba ganoush, or your favorite dips and spreads.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, sprinkle the flatbreads with sesame seeds or nigella seeds before cooking for added flavor.
Cost
$2