Qatlama (Azerbaijani: qatlama; Urdu: قتلمہ, romanizedqatlamā, both pronounced [qɑtlɑmɑ]), qattama (Kazakh: қаттама, romanizedqattama; Kyrgyz: каттама, both pronounced [qɑttɑmɑ]), katmer (Turkish: katmer), katma (Bulgarian: катма), qator, gambir (Mongolian: гамбир, pronounced [ɢæmʲbʲĭɾ]) is a fried layered bread common in the cuisines of Central Asia and Pakistan.

Qatlama
Alternative namesQattama, katmer, katma, gambir
TypeFlatbread
CourseSide dish, Dessert
Region or stateCentral Asia, South Asia (mainly Pakistan)

Etymology

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The word katlama in Turkic languages means "folded", which comes from the verb katlamak "to fold", likely referring to the traditional method of preparation.

Varieties

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Pakistan

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Lahori qatlama (قتلمہ) is a savory Pakistani flatbread. It is served around the world in top Pakistani restaurants.[1]

Preparation

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Qatlama making Mela Chiraghan, Lahore

It is made with dough mixed with powdered red chilli peppers, garam masala (a hot spice blend) and red food coloring. Small balls of this dough are sprinkled with mash urad dal, coriander and anar dana, rolled out and then deep fried in oil. Sometimes before frying, it is also covered with besan (chickpea flour).

In many places around Pakistan, qatlama has a yeast-based dough and is topped with spiced minced beef or lamb. This variety differs from the vegan dish primarily served in the eastern city of Lahore.

Turkey

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The Turkish variety katmer is made as a dessert with kaymak (clotted cream), and like many other delicacies from Gaziantep, is also filled and topped with pistachios.[2]

Regional katmer styles

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References

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  1. ^ "Kutluma | Definition and more for Kutluma". www.ijunoon.com. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  2. ^ Warren, Ozlem (30 November 2015). "Katmer; Turkish crunchy pancakes with pistachio and clotted cream". Ozlem's Turkish Table. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Hata 404". www.turkpatent.gov.tr. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Coğrafi İşaretler Portalı". Archived from the original on 5 April 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  5. ^ Geographical signs Archived 2021-01-20 at the Wayback Machine {