🇬🇪 Georgia recipe

Lobiani

Lobiani is the bean-filled cousin of khachapuri, a golden baked flatbread bursting with a richly spiced kidney bean filling. It holds a special place in Georgian culture, traditionally prepared for Barbaroba, the feast day of Saint Barbara, in December. The yeast dough puffs up around the creamy bean interior, creating a satisfying contrast between the crisp exterior and the soft, savory filling within.

Prep35 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Lobiani, a Georgia dish

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 500g bread flour
  • 7g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300ml warm water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • For the filling:
  • 400g dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and cooked until very soft
  • 2 large onions, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil or butter
  • 1 tsp ground blue fenugreek
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 30g butter, melted, for brushing

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
380
Protein
12 g
Carbs
55 g
Fat
11.5 g

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