Ingredients
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
1 package filo pastry
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 egg, lightly beaten + 1 tsp water
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Olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts
3 Tbsp tahini
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (aka pomegranate paste or concentrate)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
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Cucumber Salad:
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large English cucumber (or 4 Persian cucumbers), diced
1 small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
11/2 cups plain yogurt
Preparation
