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Topik Recipe: Traditional Armenian Chickpea and Walnut Dish

Topik is a traditional Armenian vegetarian dish made with chickpeas, potatoes, caramelized onions, walnuts, and aromatic spices. This wholesome and flavorful recipe is often served during Lent and festive occasions, enjoyed as both an appetizer and a main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Armenian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Outer Layer Topik Shell:
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 medium boiled potatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of turmeric or paprika optional
  • Filling Topik Stuffing:
  • 2 large onions
  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A bit of cumin or nutmeg optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chickpeas and Potatoes
  2. Soak chickpeas overnight and cook until very soft.
  3. Boil the potatoes, peel, and mash them.
  4. Blend chickpeas and potatoes together in a food processor until smooth. This will be the outer shell.
  5. Make the Filling
  6. Slice onions thinly and caramelize them in oil or butter until golden brown.
  7. Add walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and spices. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Shape the Topik
  9. Take a portion of the chickpea–potato mixture, flatten in your palm, and place a spoonful of filling inside.
  10. Gently close and shape into a ball or dumpling. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  11. Final Cooking
  12. Place the Topiks on a tray, drizzle with hot oil or melted butter.
  13. Optionally, bake them briefly in the oven for a golden crust.
  14. Serve
  15. Serve warm with fresh herbs, pickles, bread, or salad.