Source: Ilya Soldatkin, AdobeStock One of the classic fillings for Dagestani chudu flatbreads is pumpkin. Therefore, preparing them won't be a problem. Moreover, there are even various options – with different doughs and fillings. So, choose a recipe to your taste from our selection! We recommend brushing the finished chudu with melted butter.
1. Classic Pumpkin Chudu
Source: dzen.ruThe most traditional recipe with unleavened dough and a lean filling.
You will need:
For the dough: 240 g flour, 120 ml water, 0.5 tsp salt.
For the filling: 350 g pumpkin, 20 g parsley, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Knead a firm dough from all ingredients and let it rest for 15 minutes. Finely chop the onion, sauté lightly, add grated pumpkin, and simmer until soft. Add spices and chopped parsley to the filling.
Divide the dough into portions, roll thinly, spread the filling, and fold the flatbreads in half. Pinch the edges and fry the chudu over medium heat in a dry pan on both sides.
2. Pumpkin and Walnut Chudu
Source: mavink.comExcellent chudu with vibrant color and aroma.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml kefir, 300 g flour, 0.5 tsp each salt and baking soda.
For the filling: 350 g pumpkin, 1 tbsp butter, 1 handful raisins, 1 handful walnuts, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Knead a smooth dough from all ingredients. Grate the pumpkin, sauté it in butter until soft, and add sugar and spices to taste.
Add some pre-soaked raisins and chopped nuts. Divide the dough into portions, roll thinly, and spread the filling. Fold the chudu flatbreads in half, pinch the edges, and fry them on both sides in a dry pan.
15 Easy Ways to Make Chudu Flatbreads
3. Pumpkin and Minced Meat Chudu
Source: poliajans.comYou can use any minced meat you prefer.
You will need:
For the dough: 150 ml water, 300 g flour, 1 tsp salt.
For the filling: 250 g minced meat, 250 g pumpkin, 1/2 onion, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and pumpkin, or grate the pumpkin. Mix everything with the minced meat, season to taste, and add a little water if necessary. Knead a firm dough from all ingredients, divide into portions, and roll thinly. Spread the filling, fold the flatbreads in half, pinch, and fry the chudu in a pan on both sides until golden brown.
4. Lavash Pumpkin Chudu
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruFor these flatbreads, you don't need to spend time kneading dough – a sheet of lavash is enough.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 sheet of lavash.
For the filling: 150 g pumpkin, 1 egg, 100 g cottage cheese, 30 g butter, 1 handful herbs, 1 handful walnuts.
Preparation: Cut the lavash into squares. Grate the pumpkin, sauté it lightly in butter until soft, and let it cool. Chop the herbs and nuts, mix all filling ingredients, and season. Spread the filling on the lavash, fold the chudu flatbreads in half, and press. Fry on both sides in a dry pan.
Pumpkin Pies: 15 Recipes You Absolutely Must Try
5. Yeast Dough Pumpkin Chudu
Source: pinterest.comThese yeast chudu are baked in the oven, not in a pan.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 kg flour, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 600 ml water.
For the filling: 500 g beef, 400 g pumpkin, 2 onions, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, cilantro, spices, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Finely chop the beef, pumpkin, onions, and cilantro. Add oil and spices, and mix the filling well. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Pour the water into the sifted flour with salt, knead the dough, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Divide the dough into 3 large and 3 small portions. Roll out the large portions into flatbreads and spread the filling. Cover with the smaller rolled-out flatbreads.
Beautifully pinch the edges into a braid, make a hole in the center for steam, and brush with egg yolk. Bake the chudu for half an hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390°F).
6. Kefir Pumpkin Chudu
Source: youtube.comInstead of kefir, you can use another fermented milk base, like ryazhenka.
You will need:
For the dough: 280 g flour, 180 ml kefir, 0.5 tsp each salt and baking soda.
For the filling: 400 g pumpkin, 1 tbsp butter, 1 onion, 1 bunch herbs.
Preparation: Chop the onion and pumpkin, sauté them in butter until soft, and mix with chopped herbs. Add salt and baking soda to the kefir, add flour, and knead the dough. Divide it into portions, roll thinly, and spread the filling. Fold the chudu flatbreads in half, pinch the edges, and fry in a dry pan on both sides until golden brown.
Pumpkin Samosa: 10 Easy Recipes
7. Pumpkin and Cheese Chudu
Source: cookingfor.ruYou can use any cheese – from hard cheese to Adyghe, feta, or suluguni.
You will need:
For the dough: 200 ml kefir, 300 g flour, 0.5 tsp each salt and baking soda.
For the filling: 500 g pumpkin, 200 g cheese, 15 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Grate and simmer the pumpkin in butter until soft. Mix it with grated or crumbled cheese and season the filling.
Add baking soda to the kefir, let it sit for 2 minutes, then knead the dough with flour and salt. Divide it into portions, roll thinly, spread the filling, and fold the flatbreads in half. Pinch the edges and fry the chudu until golden brown in a dry pan over medium heat.
8. Pumpkin and Cottage Cheese Chudu
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAny dry cottage cheese will work for this recipe, but fattier is better.
You will need:
For the dough: 3 cups flour, 10 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup water.
For the filling: 300 g cottage cheese, 400 g pumpkin, 60 g butter, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Sift the flour with salt, pour in the oil and water, knead the dough, and let it rest for 20 minutes. Finely chop or grate the pumpkin, mix it with cottage cheese, and season to taste. Then pour in melted butter and mix again.
Divide the dough into an even number of pieces and roll thinly. Spread the filling on half of the flatbreads and cover with the remaining flatbreads. Pinch the edges and fry the chudu over medium heat on both sides in a dry pan.
20 Cranberry Pies Anyone Can Make
9. Pumpkin Chudu with Water and Egg
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruAnother excellent dough option for making chudu!
You will need:
For the dough: 1 egg, 2 cups flour, 1 cup water, salt.
For the filling: 350 g pumpkin, 15 g cilantro, 1 red onion, spices, 1 tbsp butter.
Preparation: Chop and lightly sauté the onion in butter. Add grated pumpkin, simmer until soft, and add chopped cilantro with spices.
Whisk the egg with water and salt, add flour, and knead the dough. Divide it into portions, roll thinly, and spread the filling. Fold the flatbreads in half and fry the chudu in a dry pan on both sides until golden brown.
10. Pumpkin and Dried Meat Chudu
Source: tomesto.ruOne of the most original and, at the same time, most authentic recipes.
You will need:
For the dough: 1 cup water, 1 packet active dry yeast, 2 tsp sugar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 pinches salt, 1/4 cup semolina, 1-1.5 cups flour.
For the filling: 250 g pumpkin, 150 g dried meat, 2 onions, butter, coriander, cumin, spices.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, let sit for 15 minutes, and mix with semolina, a cup of sifted flour, oil, and salt. Add more flour as you knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Grate the pumpkin, chop the dried meat, shred the onions, and mix all ingredients together. Season the filling.
Divide the dough into 2 parts, roll out, and spread the filling on one flatbread. Sprinkle with grated butter, cover with the second flatbread, and pinch the edges into a braid. Optionally, brush the chudu with beaten egg. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).