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Fatteh

A comforting Middle Eastern dish made of layered crispy bread, savory meats, and tangy yogurt.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups of pita bread cut into triangles
  • 1 lb of ground meat lamb or beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp of cumin
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • 1 cup of plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup of tahini
  • 1/4 cup of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup of pine nuts toasted
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the pita triangles on a baking tray and bake for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and ground meat, cooking until the meat is browned.
  5. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. In a serving dish, create a layer of toasted pita, followed by the meat mixture, and then drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
  8. Top with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

Fatteh can be customized with various proteins and toppings. For extra flavor, sprinkle sumac on top before serving.