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

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)
Gradually add water and mix until firm. Firm, not stiff.
Let dough sit, covered for 15 mins.
Pinch off golf size amount of dough and roll into small ball
Let sit for another 5 mins
Roll balls into 4-5 inch circles and add 1 tbsp. of chickpeas to center and close by pinching together with finger tips.
Heat about 3 inches of oil on a medium fire. Fry dough until golden brown, flipping once. Best when served hot.

Chickpeas Instructions

Add 4 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil

Add 1 tbsp. salt (optional)

Add washed chickpeas and allow to boil for about 15 mins or until soft but not mushy

Drain chickpeas

Add 2 tbsp. oil to a heated pan

Add diced onion and sit for 1 and a half to 2 mins

Add chickpeas

Add chopped green onions and stir

Add 2 tbsp. Xawaash spice (you may want to add more depending on your taste buds)

Let it sit on low heat for 3 mins

Remove and add to fridge or freezer for 10 mins to cool - Check on it and mix chickpeas periodically to ensure coldness goes throughough