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Name: Authentic Mathlootha Bil Lahem Wal Mshait Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups whole wheat flour (or coarse wheat flour); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 1/2 cups warm water (approximate, adjust as needed); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for resting); *For the Meat Filling:**; 500 grams ground beef (or lamb), 15% fat; 1 large onion, finely grated; 1 tablespoon Mshait spice blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); *Mshait Spice Blend (if making from scratch):**; 1 tablespoon dried ginger powder; 1 tablespoon dried lime powder (Loomi); 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; *For Cooking and Serving:**; 4 cups water (for boiling); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ghee or butter (optional, for serving)