Jun 04 2026
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Maquli Pita Recipe

Inspired by Yalla
Time1h
Serves4

Hummus, tomato, pickled cucumber, fried eggplant, fries, halloumi cheese, parsley, hot sauce, garlic sauce (has dairy)

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Fried Eggplant

Fries

Assembly

Method

Hummus Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Fried Eggplant Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 3

    Fry the Eggplant

    Dredge eggplant slices in flour, then heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggplant until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Fries Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into fries. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

  2. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Pita

    Cut the pita bread in half and open each pocket. Spread a generous amount of hummus inside, then layer with fried eggplant, fries, sliced tomato, pickled cucumber, and halloumi cheese. Top with parsley, hot sauce, and garlic sauce.

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