arabic traditional food zubaidi mutabbak /pomfret fish with rice /

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while chicken is often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter can be more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein, while sour cream is often cheaper.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile, while dill is often less expensive.

Mix flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef, cumin, coriander, and black pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped green chili and lemon juice; remove from heat and let cool.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the edges over the filling to create a sealed pocket.

Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat; fry each mutabbak until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve hot with a side of yogurt, diced cucumber, and tomato salad.

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