Arayes

🥘 Ingredients

• meat 340 g
• parsley ¼ c
• garlic 3 clove
• onion 3 tbsp
• cumin 1 ½ tsp
• coriander 1 ½ tsp
• smoked paprika 1 tsp
• allspice ¼ tsp
• cayenne 1 teaspoon
• salt 1 teaspoon
• black pepper ½ tsp
• tahini 1 tbsp
• lemon juice 1 tbsp
• water 1 tbsp
• yogurt 120 ml
• &garlic 1 clove
• cayenne 1 pinch
• salt ¼ tsp
• pita bread 2
• -olive oil

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   Add meat to a bowl and sprinkle with parsley , minced garlic , onion , cumin , coriander , smoked paprika , allspice , cayenne , salt , and black pepper . Use a fork or your hands to mix everything evenly. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours .
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   For the sauce, add tahini , lemon juice , and water to a microwave-safe bowl and cook on High until very hot, about 30 seconds . Add to a bowl with yogurt , grated &garlic , cayenne , and salt . Whisk until smooth and light. Chill until needed.
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   Cut each @ pita bread in half and carefully open up without tearing the edges. Pitas can be warmed in a dry pan to soften them, which can make opening easier.
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   Divide meat into 4 equal portions, and transfer into each pita half. Press and squeeze pita gently to distribute meat in an even layer that comes all the way to the cut side.
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   Heat -olive oil over medium heat. Cook each stuffed pita until meat is cooked through and bread is nicely browned and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve hot with sauce on the side.