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Syrian Fatteh

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Syrian Fatteh is a traditional Middle Eastern layered dish made with crispy pita bread, chickpeas, yogurt, and flavorful toppings. It is a popular comfort food in Syria, often served for breakfast or as a light main meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3 large pita breads, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tahini (optional)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the pita pieces until golden and crispy, or fry them in oil.
  2. Warm the cooked chickpeas with a little water, cumin, and salt.
  3. In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and tahini until smooth.
  4. In a serving dish, layer the crispy pita bread at the bottom.
  5. Spread the warm chickpeas evenly over the bread.
  6. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chickpeas, covering them completely.
  7. In a small pan, melt butter or ghee, add pine nuts, and sauté until golden.
  8. Drizzle the butter and pine nuts over the yogurt layer.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of paprika or sumac on top.
  • Serve immediately to keep the bread crispy.
  • You can substitute ghee with olive oil for a lighter version.

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Keywords: Syrian fatteh, Middle Eastern recipe, chickpeas, yogurt, pita bread, vegetarian Syrian dish

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