How to make Trini Aloo Pies / Potato Pies ( Vegan )- Episode 2085

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño provides heat but is milder and more accessible.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

Boil potatoes until fork tender, then drain and set aside.

Mash the potatoes until dry.

In a frying pan, heat oil and sauté garlic, pimento, onions, and cilantro with a little salt until tender.

Add cumin to the sautéed mixture and mix into the mashed potatoes; taste and adjust salt if necessary.

In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, mixing until shaggy.

Knead the dough for about 5 to 8 minutes until smooth, then cover and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 16 small balls, about 2 inches each.

Roll out each ball to about a quarter of an inch thick, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold over, sealing the edges with a fork.

Heat oil over medium-low heat and fry the pies until golden brown and crisp, ensuring they cook through without burning.

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