Olive & Sumak Manakeesh

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Chef Ajay Chopra

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Olive & Sumak Manakeesh

About Olive & Sumak Manakeesh

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This is an open pizza popular in the Mediterranean region

  • Black olives, seeded and chopped 75 gms
  • Sumac 40 gms
  • Active dry yeast 40 gms
  • All purpose flour 400 gms
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  • Take yeast in a small bowl, add a little warm water and mix well. Set aside to activate.
  • Take flour in a mixing bowl, add the activated yeast, salt, 2 tbsps olive oil and sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest the dough for around 30 minutes.
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Ingredients

  • Black olives, seeded and chopped 75 gms
  • Sumac 40 gms
  • Active dry yeast 40 gms
  • All purpose flour 400 gms
  • Salt ½ tbsp
  • Olive oil 4 tbsps
  • Hung yogurt ⅔ cup
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsps
  • Toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper powder to taste
  • Dried thyme 2 tsps
  • Processed cheese, grated 2 tbsps

How to Make Olive & Sumak Manakeesh (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Take yeast in a small bowl, add a little warm water and mix well. Set aside to activate.
  2. Take flour in a mixing bowl, add the activated yeast, salt, 2 tbsps olive oil and sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest the dough for around 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat an oven to 200º C.
  4. For the stuffing, take yogurt in a bowl, add olives, parsley, toasted sesame seeds, salt, black pepper powder, thyme and sumac powder and mix. Add cheese and mix.
  5. When the dough has fully risen, place it onto a floured surface and knock back. Roll into a disc. Spread the stuffing mixture on it. Brush with remaining olive oil.
  6. Keep this on a baking tray, keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dough is crispy and brown.
  7. Cut into triangles, arrange on a serving platter and serve warm.

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About chef

Chef Ajay Chopra

Chef Ajay Chopra

Having worked in London and had great exposure to the International restaurant scene, Ajay brings a refreshing approach to Indian food culture.

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Key Details:

Prep:45 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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