Crispy Fattah with Spiced Lamb
Shattered pita layered with garlicky yogurt, spiced ground lamb, and a drizzle of hot oil — the Egyptian street food classic ready in 25 minutes. Crunchy, savory, and absolutely craveable.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pita bread (2 large)
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 tsp cumin, coriander, paprika (spice blend)
- 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses or red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Cut pita into rough 2-inch pieces. Toast in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until golden and crisp, ~4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 2
Return skillet to heat with 1 tbsp oil. Add ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, ~6 minutes. Stir in spice blend, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in pomegranate molasses.
- 4
Stir yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- 5
Spread yogurt mixture on a plate or shallow bowl. Top with crispy pita pieces, then spiced lamb.
- 6
Heat remaining 3 tbsp oil in the skillet until just smoking, ~60 seconds. Drizzle over the fattah and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- plate or shallow serving bowl
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