Tamarind Half Moon (Sambusik)

To make the dough, sift the flour into a bowl

Mix in the melted butter, milk, sugar, and oil, then add the flour from the bowl

Knead well

For the filling: Place the chopped tamarinds in a pan with butter

Stir over medium heat until the mixture is united and has a paste-like consistency

If desired, process through a food processor

Remove from heat and add rosewater

Roll out the dough very thinly on a lightly floured surface

Cut into 5.5 cm diameter rings

Place 1/4 teaspoon of filling in the center of each ring of dough

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges well

Place the half-moons on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at moderate heat (170°C) for about 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown, then let cool in the baking sheet for 5 minutes, before removing and letting cool

Serve warm.