Hawawshi is a popular Egyptian street food. You will commonly find it on the streets of Cairo. So now we have another recipe for you to explore and make at home. #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion #Breads #StreetFood
Ingredients:
-Pyaz (Onion) 2 medium
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) 2 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 2-3
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 5-6
-Fresh parsley handful substitute: Fresh coriander
-Tomato paste 2 tbs
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Beef qeema (Mince) ½ kg
-Paprika powder 1 tsp
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) 1 tsp
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Darchini powder (Cinnamon powder) ¼ tsp
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tsp
-Allspice powder 1 tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Cooking oil 2 tsp
-Pita bread as required
Prepare Yogurt Sauce:
-Dahi (Yogurt) 1 Cup
-Kheera (Cucumber) grated ½ Cup
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 tbs
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
Directions:
-In a chopper,add onion,capsicum,garlic,green chillies,fresh parsley & chop coarsely.
-On a bowl,place strainer & transfer chopped mixture on it & strain excess water.
-In a bowl,add strained vegetables,tomato paste,salt,beef mince & mix well.
-Add paprika powder,cumin powder,cardamom powder,cinnamon powder,coriander powder, allspice powder,red chilli powder,cooking oil,mix until well combined & marinate for 2 hours.
-Cut pita bread into two halves & make a pocket in it with the help of knife.
-Fill pita bread with prepared beef filling (makes 10-12).
-On greased baking tray lined with butter paper,place stuffed pita bread & brush with cooking oil.
Option # 1: Baking
-Bake in preheated oven at 160C for 30-35 minutes.
Option # 2: Air fry
-Air fry in preheated air fryer at 160C for 20 minutes.
Prepare Yogurt Sauce:
-In a bowl,add yogurt,cucumber,garlic,salt,black pepper powder & mix well.
-Serve Hawawshi with prepared yogurt sauce!
