Cheese Stuffed Arayes

Grate the onion, then squeeze or strain to remove excess juice.

Combine the grated onion with the ground meat, all spices, and the remaining meat‑mix ingredients; mix until well incorporated.

Prepare the yogurt sauce by blending Greek yogurt, tahini, parsley, jalapeno, garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, lemon juice, and enough water (0.5‑1 cup) to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

Cut each pita in half, fill each half with a portion of the meat mixture, create a well in the center, add mozzarella cheese, then top with the remaining meat mixture and seal the edges.

Brush all sides of the stuffed pitas with olive oil and sear them in a hot pan until browned.

Transfer the seared pitas to a baking tray and bake at 375°F (375°F) until the interior reaches 165°F (165°F), about 15‑20 minutes.

Serve the hot arayes with the yogurt sauce for dipping and enjoy!