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Egyptian Hawawshi (Crispy Meat Filled Bread Pockets) Food Fusion Recipe Version

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Hawawshi

Cultural Context

Hawawshi hails from Egypt, where it is a popular street food, often enjoyed as a quick meal. Traditionally made with spiced ground meat stuffed in pita bread, it reflects the rich flavors of Egyptian cuisine. Today, variations can be found across the Middle East, showcasing local spices and ingredients.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 medium onions
2 medium capsicums
2-3 cloves garlic
5-6 green chillies
handful fresh parsley
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt or to taste
½ kg beef mince
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp cardamom powder
¼ tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp allspice powder
1 tsp red chilli powder or to taste
2 tsp cooking oil
pita bread as required
1 cup yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber
1 tbsp chopped garlic
½ tsp salt or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper powder
1

In a chopper, add onion, capsicum, garlic, green chillies, fresh parsley & chop coarsely.

2

In a bowl, place a strainer and transfer the chopped mixture on it and strain excess water.

3

In a bowl, add strained vegetables, tomato paste, salt, beef mince & mix well.

4

Add paprika powder, cumin powder, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, coriander powder, allspice powder, red chilli powder, cooking oil, mix until well combined & marinate for 2 hours.

5

Cut pita bread into two halves & make a pocket in it with the help of a knife.

6

Fill pita bread with prepared beef filling (makes 10-12).

7

On a greased baking tray lined with butter paper, place stuffed pita bread & brush with cooking oil.

8

Option # 1: Bake in preheated oven at 160C for 30-35 minutes.

9

Option # 2: Air fry in preheated air fryer at 160C for 20 minutes.

10

In a bowl, add yogurt, cucumber, garlic, salt, black pepper powder & mix well.

11

Serve Hawawshi with prepared yogurt sauce!

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