Name: Authentic Azerbaijani Gurza Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup warm water (approximately); *For the Filling:**; 1 lb ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 1 large onion, finely grated; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional); 1/4 cup water or broth (for moisture); *For Cooking and Serving:**; 4 quarts water (for boiling); 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water); 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted; 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (for serving)

Azerbaijani Gurza 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Thin pastry filled with meat and herbs, shaped like half-moon.

Azerbaijan pastry

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