Mutabbaq

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Ingredients

2 cups	all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	vegetable oil
3/4 cup	water
250 grams	ground beef
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon	ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1 cup	chopped fresh parsley
1 large	egg
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil for frying

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.