Sambousek bil Adas (lentil sambousek)

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and cook them in 500 ml of water over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender and no water is left.
2. Meanwhile, make the dough by mixing the flour, salt, baking powder, oil and warm water. Knead for 5 minutes, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Fry the sliced onion in 2 tablespoons of oil until well browned.
4. Add the cooked lentils, cumin, coriander, paprika, pepper and lemon juice. Mash lightly with a fork and let cool.
5. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Divide the dough into 20 balls and roll each one into a 10 cm disc.
6. Place a spoonful of lentil filling in the center of each disc, fold into a triangle and pinch the edges closed.
7. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment, brush with olive oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until nicely golden.