• 500 g  of extra lean ground beef  ( you can substitute beef for lamb or veal)
• 1 cup of  fine #1 burghul
• 2 table spoon of cumin
• ½ teaspoon of allspice
• 1 teaspoon of salt ( as desired)
• 1 small medium onion grated
• 2 table spoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Fresh mint for garnish

PREPARATION:

• Rinse burghul and drain from water.  Add Cumin, allspice, salt, 1 table spoon of olive oil  and Combine together and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Add meat and grated onions.  Knead mixture with your hands for 3-5 minutes. NOTE; may need 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
• Place into platter and flatten out to fit the platter. Take fork and indent the center and around it.  Garnish with olive oil and fresh mint. Serve with flat bread ( pita)

NOTE: See main dishes on how to make Fried Kippi balls.