Arabic Paratha ❤️ Recipe Murtabaq | Mutabaq | Saudi Street food | Arbi Paratha

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: minced vegetables

Chicken is leaner, while vegetables cater to vegetarians.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness and color, while jalapeños provide heat.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

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

Mix 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup water gradually and mix until a dough forms.

Set the dough aside to rest.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté 2 medium onions until translucent.

Add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies; cook until fragrant.

Add 1 large chopped tomato and cook until the mixture is dry.

Stir in 3-4 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves.

Let the filling cool slightly before using.

Roll out the dough into thin circles.

Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle and fold the edges over to seal.

Cook the filled dough in a skillet on low heat until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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