Ingredients

• 1/2 - 3/4 cup macun (use plain yogurt as a substitute)
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  
• 2-3 pats of butter
  
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped)
  
• Vegetable oil for frying
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

• Place potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until potatoes are covered.
  
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a low boil for around 20 minutes.
  
• While potatoes are boiling, work on the dough.
  
• Mix flour, macun, baking soda, and salt together.
  
• Add extra flour or water as needed until dough isn’t sticky.
  
• Roll dough out flat and set aside.
  
• Cut flat dough into squares.
  
• When potatoes are cooked, add butter, salt, black pepper, and herb.
  
• Mix ingredients and mash slightly.
  
• Placed some mashed potato mixture in each dough square and fold like a burrito.
  
• Make sure all sides of the pocket are sealed.
  
• Deep fry in vegetable oil until golden-brown.

#appetizer #snack #vegetarian

Recipe submitted by Heatherly Lewis - Peace Corps Volunteer, Armenia (1997 - 1999)