Shish Barak: (Meat Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds offer similar texture, while walnuts are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine provides a budget-friendly option.

Place flour, salt, oil, and white vinegar into a bowl and combine.

Gradually add warm water and knead until smooth.

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rest for 45 minutes.

Divide dough into two pieces for easier handling.

Roll the dough to desired thickness and cut using a 2-inch cookie cutter.

For the filling, add 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley to the pre-cooked meat filling.

Place the meat filling in the center of each dough circle, fold in half, and pinch to seal.

Take the ends and fold them together to shape like tortellini.

Place dumplings in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

For the yogurt sauce, place 6.5 cups of yogurt in a pot.

In a separate bowl, mix 0.5 cups of yogurt with 0.5 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of corn starch, then add to the pot.

Turn heat to medium and stir until boiling, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.

In a pan, add butter and garlic, cooking until garlic is golden brown, then add cilantro and mint.

Mix in a scoop of the yogurt sauce to prevent sticking, then add to the yogurt sauce in the pot.

Serve by layering dumplings and yogurt sauce in a bowl, garnishing with parsley if desired.

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