Samosa

Sambusak b'tawa, the Iraqi Jewish chickpea turnover Iraqi Jews often make these for Hanukkah: half-moon pastries stuffed with spiced chickpeas and fried until crisp. They are the samosa's cousin, and anyone who likes a good hand pie will be back for a second. For a host they solve the problem of the guest who skips dessert. They are filling, vegetarian, eaten in two bites and easy to fold a day ahead and fry just before the doorbell starts ringing. Set out a bowl of amba or a bright herb sauce for dipping.