Sambusaks (Sumboosaks) with Chickpeas

Description

These are traditional Purim sambusaks from Baghdad, with a chickpea filling and a whole egg in each. Adding the egg is optional, so please omit that part if you’d prefer to make these without eggs.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup warm water
  • 1 extra large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and lightly mashed
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 11 eggs

Prep Time: 1 hr

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 11

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