Sambusaks (Sumboosaks) with Chickpeas Recipe

Mix the flour cornstarch salt baking powder 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and water together in a bowl to form a dough; cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Divide the dough into 11 portions and form into balls. Roll each dough ball out on a floured surface to a 5-inch circle.

Cook the onion in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until browned about 10 minutes; stir in the garbanzo beans cilantro cumin coriander salt and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Break an egg into a greased custard cup cover with a square of waxed paper and cook in a microwave oven on High setting for 40 seconds. Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the garbanzo bean filling onto a dough circle place the slightly cooked egg onto the filling and gently fold the dough into a half-moon shape. Fold the dough edge over and crimp with a fork to seal in the filling.

Deep fry the sambusaks one or two at a time in the hot oil until golden brown about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a wire strainer and drain on paper towels.