Cottage Cheese Chudu: Savory Stuffed Flatbreads with Herbs
Cottage Chudu
Golden, herb-studded flatbreads filled with tangy cottage cheese—simple, satisfying, perfect for sharing.
I fell for chudu the first time I tasted these herb-studded flatbreads — thin, golden rounds folded around a tangy cottage cheese filling. They feel like a warm hug: crisp at the edges, soft and slightly creamy inside. I love making them when friends drop by because they’re quick, shareable, and everyone ends up reaching for seconds.
This recipe leans on simple pantry ingredients and fresh herbs to make the cottage cheese sing. Think of chudu (чуду) лепешки as little stuffed flatbreads you can customize — swap herbs, add a pinch of spice, or serve with yogurt for a bright, cooling contrast. They’re perfect for lunch, snack time, or a casual dinner.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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Make the dough: In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Stir in 2 tbsp vegetable oil and warm water until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth, about 3 minutes. Cover and rest 15 minutes.
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Prepare the filling: In a bowl combine cottage cheese, egg, chopped dill, sliced green onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Mash gently so the mixture holds together but stays slightly lumpy.
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Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.
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Assemble chudu: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the cottage cheese filling onto the center of 4 circles. Top each with another rolled circle and press edges to seal, then crimp or fold slightly to ensure filling won’t leak.
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Cook: Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each flatbread 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until golden brown and puffed. Add more oil as needed and work in batches.
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Finish and serve: Brush hot chudu with softened butter. Serve warm with plain yogurt or a simple herb dip.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour:3 cups
- Warm water:3/4 cup
- Salt (for dough):1 tsp
- Baking powder:1 tsp
- Vegetable oil (dough):2 tbsp
- Cottage cheese:1 1/2 cups
- Egg (for filling):1 piece
- Fresh dill (chopped):2 tbsp
- Green onions (thinly sliced):3 pieces
- Black pepper:1/2 tsp
- Salt (for filling):1/2 tsp
- Oil (for frying):2 tbsp
- Butter (softened, for brushing):2 tbsp
- Plain yogurt (for serving, optional):1/2 cup
Tips & Notes
- If the dough feels sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time until manageable — you want soft, pliable dough.
- Don't overfill the flatbreads; a thin layer of filling cooks more evenly and reduces leaks.
- Make these ahead and reheat gently in a skillet or oven so they stay crisp on the outside and creamy inside.
