Turkish-Style Paneer and Vegetable Gözleme

A delicious Turkish snack featuring a cheesy paneer filling with fresh vegetables, wrapped in a crisp and buttery flatbread. Perfect for a light snack or an appetizer, this dish combines classic Turkish flavors with a hint of spice.

Total time: 40 min

Servings: 6

Calories: 320 per serving

Protein: 16g | Carbs: 26g | Fat: 18g

Ingredients

• 200g paneer, grated
• 50g butter, melted
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 100g cheese, grated (preferably a mix of mozzarella and feta)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 2 large unleavened flatbreads or lavash

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, then sauté until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the diced tomatoes and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until they soften.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine grated paneer, grated cheese, sautéed vegetable mixture, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Lightly oil and heat a separate skillet over medium heat.
5. Place a flatbread on a clean surface and spread half of the paneer mixture evenly on one half of the bread. Fold the other half of the bread over the filling to make a semi-circle.
6. Repeat with the second flatbread and remaining filling.
7. Transfer one filled flatbread carefully to the heated skillet. Brush the top with melted butter.
8. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, basting with more butter as necessary.
9. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and allow it to rest for a minute before slicing. Repeat with the second flatbread.
10. Cut into wedges and serve warm with a sprinkle of lemon juice.