Ichlekli | Turkmen Meat Pie

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while maintaining protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

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

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, grated potatoes, grated carrot, and spices; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

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

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve hot, garnished with parsley.

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