Ingredients :

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For the kibbeh:
* 2 cups burghul
* 500g minced lamb
* 1 medium onion finely chopped
* 1 tsp mixed spices
* 1 tsp mixed herbs
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* A pinch of chilli
* 1/2 glass water

For the filling:
* 200g minced lamb
* 1 tbs olive oil
* 1 medium onion finely chopped
* 1 tbs pine nuts
* 1 tsp mixed spices
* Salt & pepper

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Method :

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Divide the kibbeh into 2 equal portion. Flatten one portion on an oiled medium sized oven tray. Spread all the filling on top. Flatten the other portion of kibbeh using wet hands and layer on top of the filling. Shape into diamond shapes using sharp knife. Drizzle 1/4 cup of olive oil with some small lumps of butter (equivelant in total to 1 tbs) over the top. Place in middle shelf of oven and bake on moderate heat for 40 - 50 minutes or until the top browns. Drain excess oil (optional). Serve hot with salad.