Xawaash Chickpea Fried Dumpling

Recipe by Tandika

This recipe is something like an Asian Bao but with a Guyanese, Caribbean twist.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves 6-10 persons

Ingredients Dough

1 1|2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/3 cup sugar

4 tbsp. butter

pinch of salt

about 1 cup water*

Filling

2 tbsp. oil

½ cup of chickpeas

2 heads of green onions (finely chopped)

1 yellow onion (finely chopped) 

2 tbsp. Xawaash spice

Utensils needed

1 large bowl

1 large pan

1 paper towel 

Cooking time!

Dough Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in a bowl.  (Add 1 cup of flour and add as needed after adding water -(see video for how the dough should look)
2. Gradually add water and mix until firm.  Firm, not stiff.
3.  Let dough sit, covered for 15 mins.
4.  Pinch off golf size amount of dough and roll into small ball
5. Let sit for another 5 mins
6. Roll balls into 4-5 inch circles and add 1 tbsp. of chickpeas to center and close by pinching together with finger tips.
7.  Heat about 3 inches of oil on a medium fire.  Fry dough until golden brown, flipping once.   Best when served hot.

Chickpeas Instructions

To buy Thirteen's Xawaash Spice CLICK HERE

Frying Instructions (This can be done in oil or in air fryer)

Quick Video so you can see how the dough should look!