Çırtma
City
Bitlis
Meal Type
Soup
Prep Time
45 min
Çırtma is one of the prominent local flavors in Bitlis cuisine. It reflects the character of the city cuisine with the ingredients and cooking method used in the local table culture.
Ingredients
- Local main material
- Butter or oil
- salt
- spice
Recipe
- 1
Peeled and hollowed out zucchinis are chopped finely.
- 2
Finely chopped onion is roasted in oil until it changes color.
- 3
Add tomato paste, zucchini, a glass of hot water and salt and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- 4
It is served on presentation plates with basil sprinkled on top.
- 5
Additionally, yoghurt can be poured over the meal and served upon request.