Aloo Pie

Name: Aloo Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled; 1 can canned chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 4 tbsp tamarind paste

A beloved Trinidadian street food featuring golden-fried pastry pockets filled with spiced mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and aromatics, often topped with tamarind and hot sauce.

55 minMediumServes 6320 cal/serving

TrinidadianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes, peeled
1 can canned chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
4 tbsp tamarind paste

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
2

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup minced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
3

Stir in 2 tsp curry powder and 1/2 tsp turmeric, then add mashed potatoes and 1 can canned chickpeas. Mix well, then fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Cool slightly.
4

Make dough: Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 cup water gradually, kneading until smooth. Let rest 10 minutes.
5

Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into a thin circle. Place filling on half, fold, and seal edges by pressing with a fork.
6

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350°F. Carefully fry pies until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
7

Mix 4 tbsp tamarind paste with 2 tbsp water to make a sauce. Serve pies with tamarind sauce and hot sauce.

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Questions

How long does Aloo Pie take?

As written, 55 minutes: 25 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Boil 2 lbs potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes."

How hot should the oil be for Aloo Pie?

For Aloo Pie, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Aloo Pie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for tamarind in Aloo Pie?

The entry for Aloo Pie calls for 4 tbsp tamarind paste. In its place: Equal parts lime juice and brown sugar give the same sour-sweet effect. Pomegranate molasses also works where you have it.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Aloo Pie?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Aloo Pie uses 1 can canned chickpeas, drained.

Can I make Aloo Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Aloo Pie is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Aloo Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 320 calories, with 7 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 480 mg sodium.

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