Turkish minced lamb pide boats
Soft boat shaped dough baked round a spiced lamb filling. Make it once and it becomes a weekend regular.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.31 a head
- Oven240°C (220°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the water and oil and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 2
Fry the lamb, onion and pepper in a dry pan for 10 minutes until browned and dry. Stir in the tomato purée, cumin, paprika and parsley. Cool a little.
10 min - 3
Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with a tray inside.
- 4
Divide the dough into 4 and roll each into a long oval. Spoon the filling down the middle, leaving a border. Roll the edges inward and pinch the ends into points to make a boat.
- 5
Slide onto the hot tray and bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden and puffed.
12 min - 6
Cut into slices and serve with lemon wedges and a tomato salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.