Ingredients:
For the Dough:
– 2 onions, finely chopped
– A pinch of green onion leaves, chopped
– 500 grams of spinach, chopped
– A pinch of parsley, chopped
– 1 glass of kefir (200ml)
– 1 tea glass of water (90ml)
– 1 teaspoon salt (8 grams)
– 1 egg white
– 3.5 cups of wheat flour (420 grams)
Instructions:
For the Dough:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped onions, green onion leaves, chopped spinach, and chopped parsley.�2. Add kefir, water, salt, egg white, and mix well.�3. Gradually add wheat flour while continuing to mix until the dough comes together.�4. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic. Add a teaspoon of butter and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Knead again until well incorporated.�5. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions and shape them into balls.
For the Filling:
1. In a separate bowl, mix red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, cumin, mint, and hot or sweet pepper (if desired).�2. Add a tablespoon of kefir and a tablespoon of vegetable oil to create a paste-like mixture.
For Assembly:
1. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin circle.�2. Place a spoonful of the prepared filling in the center of the dough.�3. Fold the dough in half to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.�4. Repeat with the remaining dough balls and filling.�5. Place the stuffed pastries on a baking sheet.�6. Mix an egg yolk with kefir and vegetable oil, then brush it on top of the pastries.�7. Sprinkle sesame seeds and black cumin seeds on top.