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Name: Authentic Mathlootha Bil Mshait Wal Za'atar Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough/Coating:**; 3 cups fine wheat flour (or semolina for a coarser texture); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water (adjust as needed); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For the Meat Filling:**; 1 lb ground lamb or beef (preferably with some fat); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; *For the Mshait (Spicy Mixture):**; 2 tablespoons ground dried red chilies (adjust to heat preference); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (to bind); *For the Za'atar Coating:**; 1/2 cup za'atar (thyme spice blend); 1/4 cup wheat flour; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For Frying:**; Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying, about 4 cups)