Name: Authentic Saudi Mu'ajanat Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing; *For the Cheese Filling (Jibneh):**; 2 cups shredded Akkawi or Nabulsi cheese (or a mix of mozzarella and feta); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped (optional); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; *For the Minced Meat Filling (Lahm):**; 1 lb (450g) ground lamb or beef; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Baharat (Arabic spice blend); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional); *For the Vegetable Filling (Khodar):**; 2 cups spinach, chopped; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup grated carrots; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; *For Frying and Serving:**

Mu'ajanat 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Flaky and stuffed pastries filled with various ingredients, such as cheese, minced meat, or vegetables, a versatile and popular snack.

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