1In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, Arab 7 spice, salt, pepper, and pomegranate molasses. Knead until combined.
2In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, Arab 7 spice, salt, pepper, and pomegranate molasses. Knead until combined.
3In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, Arab 7 spice, salt, pepper, and pomegranate molasses. Knead until combined.
4Cut the pita bread into halves or quarters. Open each piece and stuff with the meat mixture, evenly spreading it inside.
5Cut the pita bread into halves or quarters. Open each piece and stuff with the meat mixture, evenly spreading it inside.
6Cut the pita bread into halves or quarters. Open each piece and stuff with the meat mixture, evenly spreading it inside.
7Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then sear the open edge of the pita for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side to seal it slightly.
8Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then sear the open edge of the pita for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side to seal it slightly.
9Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then sear the open edge of the pita for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side to seal it slightly.
10Preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the pita is crispy.
11Preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the pita is crispy.
12Preheat the grill to medium heat. Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the pita is crispy.
13Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
14Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
15Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the stuffed pita with olive oil. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
Ingredients
4 pieces pita breads
4 pieces pita breads
4 pieces pita breads
500 g ground lamb or beef
500 g ground lamb or beef
500 g ground lamb or beef
1 piece small onion, finely chopped
1 piece small onion, finely chopped
1 piece small onion, finely chopped
2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp Arab 7 spice
1 tbsp Arab 7 spice
1 tbsp Arab 7 spice
Salt
Salt
Salt
pepper
pepper
pepper
0.25 cup pomegranate molasses
0.25 cup pomegranate molasses
0.25 cup pomegranate molasses
Olive oil
Olive oil
Olive oil
Equipment
skilletgrillair fryer
Tips
For best flavor, smoking or barbecuing is recommended, but air frying is also an option.
Serve hot with extra pomegranate molasses, or pair with yogurt or tahini sauce.