Deep Fried Aloo Parathas (caribbean Potato Pie)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
-
Dough
- 2 cups flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- olive oil
-
Filling
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb potato, peeled & quartered
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green onion, very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 hot red pepper, seeded & minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
directions
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add enough water to form dough and knead.
- Rub a little olive oil over the dough and let it rest while you prepare the filling.
- In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, and boil potatoes until tender.
- Drain potatoes, and mash remaining ingredients listed under filling.
- Divide dough evenly into 6 parts and knead each piece for 1 minute, forming it into a smooth ball; let rest 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat oil for deep frying.
- On a floured surface, roll out one ball of dough into a circle 5" across.
- Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in middle and fold into a semi-circle.
- Moisten edges with a little cold water, and pinch to seal.
- Roll out and fill the rest in the same way.
- Deep fry a few pies at a time, cooking until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with chutney or kuchilla.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
littleturtle
United States