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Tunisian chickpea ghribia

Arabic name غريبية حمص تونسية

Tunisian chickpea ghribia

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Ingredients (7)

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Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix the roasted chickpea flour with the icing sugar and baking powder.

  2. Gradually add the warm melted smen and knead by hand until you have a smooth, cohesive dough.

  3. Add the egg and vanilla and knead again until completely even (you can let the dough rest for 15 minutes).

  4. Shape into small walnut-sized balls and space them out on a tray lined with baking paper; press an almond or pistachio into the centre of each.

  5. Bake in an oven preheated to 150 °C for just 15–18 minutes, without letting them colour much: they should stay pale and melt in the mouth once completely cool.