Kurdish Koliche | Sweet Breakfast

minced meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Mushrooms provide a savory flavor while reducing calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and is versatile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with added flavor.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water and olive oil; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.

Add minced meat and spices; cook until browned.

Stir in chopped parsley and black pepper; remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each out into a circle.

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

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape; seal edges.

Place koliche on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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