Khima Mani (Stuffed Flatbread)

This is another traditional East African recipe also known as Khima Chapati (Spiced beef Flatbread). Traditionally you make the dough from scratch and stuff it with spiced beef but in this variation, you can buy spelt or organic wheat tortillas and make the stuffing (spiced beef with egg on top). It makes for a easy, delicious version that can be great as a main entree item or appetizer. Everyone, including the kids love this recipe and it works great for a packed lunch item as well.

Ingredients:
2 pounds of extra lean beef
8-10 spelt or organic wheat tortillas
1 chopped white onion
1/2 cup of chopped cilantro leaves
8 - 10 eggs (mixed)
1 tablespoon of ginger
1 tablespoon of garlic
1 tsp of cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 tsp of salt
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tsp of crushed green chillies (optional)

Paste for closing/sealing the tortillas:
2 tablespoons of spelt flour/whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons of water

1) Cook meat with a little bit of water on medium heat.
2) While meat is cooking add ginger, garlic, salt and pepper.
3) After meat is cooked remove from stove and let cool.
4) Add cinnamon to meat while it's cooling.
5) After it has cooled, add chopped onion, cilantro, lemon juice, green chillies (optional) and mix well.
6) Make paste for sealing the tortillas by mixing flour with water. The consistency should be like a glue paste.

7) Take 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the beef (depending on the size of your tortilla) and place in the middle of tortilla.

9) Use the paste and spread on outer edges of tortilla and then wrap the mixture in the middle by folding the sides and then the ends to create a little packet.

10) Lightly brush olive oil or coconut oil onto frying pan and saute your tortilla packet on both sides on low to medium heat until golden brown.

Makes 8 to 10 Manis/Stuffed Tortillas:
Calories per Mani: 357, Fat: 18g, Carbs: 16g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 28g, Sugars: 1g, Sodium: 217mg