Saudi National day Recipe | Mutabaq | Balila | Food encircle توزيعات اليوم الوطني السعودي

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: minced vegetables

Chicken is leaner, while vegetables provide a vegetarian option.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier, while butter is more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness, while jalapeños provide heat.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber, while all-purpose is more accessible.

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

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.

Add ground meat, garlic, ginger, and spices; cook until meat is browned.

Stir in lime juice and remove from heat; let cool slightly.

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

Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle.

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

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the parcels until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve hot with dipping sauce or salad.

Cooking Techniques

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