Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese

1. Prepare the filling:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic.

• Add minced meat and cook until browned.

• Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes.

• Add tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes.

• Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley. Let it cool.

2. Assemble the pastry:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

• Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.

• Cut into squares or rectangles.

• Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each piece.

• Sprinkle with cheese.

• Fold over into a triangle or rectangle and seal the edges with a fork.

3. Bake:

• Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.

• Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds.

• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Serve warm with yogurt sauce, salad, or soup.