Soy-Free Mutabbaq (Savory Stuffed Bread)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or lamb
• 1 cup Rice flour
• 0.5 cup Potato starch
• 0.75 cup Water
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
• 0.5 medium Green bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the rice flour and potato starch. Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, tomato, bell pepper, egg, cilantro, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
4. 4On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a thin square or circle.
5. 5Spread a quarter of the meat filling evenly over half of the dough.
6. 6Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
7. 7Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
8. 8Carefully place the stuffed bread in the hot oil and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. 9Cut into wedges and serve hot.

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