Lebanese Minced Meat and Yogurt Dish

For the Base

• • --- 3 Lebanese pitas
• • --- a little olive oil

For the Filling

• • --- 1 kg minced pork or beef
• • --- 1 small cup olive oil
• • --- 1 cup finely chopped onion
• • --- 1 level teaspoon salt
• • --- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• • --- 1 teaspoon cumin

For the Topping

• • --- 1 kg strained yogurt 1.5% fat
• • --- 2 tablespoons olive oil
• • --- 2-3 cloves garlic, mashed
• • --- 1 cup finely chopped parsley

For the Base:

1. 1. Cut the pitas into quarters. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan and fry the pitas until crispy.
2. 2. When the olive oil runs out, add another tablespoon and so on.
3. 3. Let the pitas cool.

For the Filling:

1. 1. In a pan, heat the olive oil until hot and add the onion. Then, add the minced meat and stir until cooked through.
2. 2. If needed, add a little water to help the minced meat cook well. Finally, add the salt, pepper, and cumin.
3. 3. Let it cool slightly, and if it has any liquid, place it in a colander to drain.

For the Topping:

1. 1. Add the two tablespoons of olive oil and the garlic to the yogurt and mix them.
2. 2. Break the pitas into small pieces and place them in a square or rectangular ovenproof dish. Spread the minced meat over them, and then layer the yogurt mixture.
3. 3. Finally, sprinkle the surface with parsley.