Arayes (Middle Eastern Meat Pitas)

46 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. 2Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  3. 3Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  4. 4Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. 7Slice pita breads in half, open them, and fill with the meat mixture.
  8. 8Slice pita breads in half, open them, and fill with the meat mixture.
  9. 9Slice pita breads in half, open them, and fill with the meat mixture.
  10. 10Heat a grill pan, add arayes, and cook for about 30 seconds per side to get grill marks.
  11. 11Heat a grill pan, add arayes, and cook for about 30 seconds per side to get grill marks.
  12. 12Heat a grill pan, add arayes, and cook for about 30 seconds per side to get grill marks.
  13. 13Remove arayes from grill pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and bread is crispy.
  14. 14Remove arayes from grill pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and bread is crispy.
  15. 15Remove arayes from grill pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes until the meat is cooked and bread is crispy.
  16. 16Serve with the dipping sauce.
  17. 17Serve with the dipping sauce.
  18. 18Serve with the dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef/lamb mince
  • 500 g beef/lamb mince
  • 500 g beef/lamb mince
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 100 g parsley
  • 100 g parsley
  • 100 g parsley
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground green cardamon
  • 1 tsp ground green cardamon
  • 1 tsp ground green cardamon
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp aleppo chili pepper
  • 2 tsp aleppo chili pepper
  • 2 tsp aleppo chili pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 200 g greek yoghurt
  • 200 g greek yoghurt
  • 200 g greek yoghurt
  • 50 g chopped parsley
  • 50 g chopped parsley
  • 50 g chopped parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 6 pita breads
  • 6 pita breads
  • 6 pita breads

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupspoonknifegratermortar and pestlebaking traygrill pan