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

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.

Questions

Can I make Aloo Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Aloo Pie keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Aloo Pie?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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