Mutabbaq

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Ingredients

	2 cups	Flour
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Vegetable oil , for frying
	3/4 cup	Water
	250 grams	Beef , ground
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , ground
	1/2 teaspoon	Black Pepper , ground
	1/2 teaspoon	Cinnamon , ground
	1 cup	Parsley , chopped fresh
	1 large	Egg

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. 2 Add the vegetable oil and water to the flour mixture, and knead until a smooth dough forms.
3. 3 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. 4 In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
5. 5 Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
6. 6 Stir in the cumin, black pepper, and cinnamon, and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped parsley and egg.
8. 8 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.
9. 9 Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.
10. 10 Fold the dough over the filling to form a square, sealing the edges.
11. 11 Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
12. 12 Fry each mutabbaq until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
13. 13 Drain on paper towels and serve warm.