Cumin-Spiced Lahmacun

The spices of the East meet in this recipe. The earthy, warm flavor of ground cumin combined with the sweetness of paprika makes this variation special. This Lahmacun is for those who appreciate complex, deep flavors where aromatics take precedence over pure heat.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 52 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Prepare the yeast dough as usual (flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar).

2

For the topping, chop vegetables finely and mix with meat. Add the ground cumin and paprika. These spices provide the 'soul' of the dish.

Tip: You can briefly bloom the spices in the oil before mixing with the meat to release their essential oils.
3

Roll dough thin, spread spicy meat mix.

4

Bake in a hot oven until crispy.

Recipe FAQ

What kind of cumin should I use?
Use ground Cumin (not Caraway seeds!). The flavor profiles are completely different.

Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 1 packet Yeast
  • 10 oz Ground Meat
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar