FATAYIR - CRISPY SPINACH PARCELS

Ingredients:
Refined flour - 500 gms
Butter - 125 gms
Water

Filling:
Spinach - 250 gms (blanched and finely chopped)
Salt to taste
Onion -1 (chopped)
Pinenuts - 50 gms
Sumac - 2 tsp (optional)
(a middle east spice)
Olive oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

• Melt the butter, add to the flour and knead using enough water to make soft dough.
• For the stuffing - Saute onions and pinenuts in olive oil. Add spinach and sumak powder.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Roll the dough into thin sheets, cut in circles measuring approximately 4" in diameter.
• Place a small amount of stuffing into the centre.
• Fold over to form a semi-circle and close the edges.
• Deep fry till golden brown.