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Remove zucchini ends. Make a slit halfway through each zucchini without cutting fully. Deep fry until golden and drain on paper towels.

For the filling: Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add ground beef, spices, and salt. Cook until the beef is done. Add pine nuts if desired.

For the tomato sauce: Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic briefly, add blended tomato mixture, tomato paste, spices, salt, and dried mint. Stir and simmer until thickened.

Stuff the zucchinis with the beef filling. Arrange in a baking tray and pour the tomato sauce over them.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. Serve with vermicelli rice. Enjoy!