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HOW TO MAKE DOUBLES WITH TAMARIND AND CUCUMBER CHUTNEY

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Trini Doubles

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, Doubles are a beloved street food, typically enjoyed as a snack or light meal. They consist of two soft, fried flatbreads filled with spiced chickpeas and topped with various condiments. Traditionally served at breakfast or any time of day, Doubles reflect the vibrant multicultural influences of Trinidadian cuisine. Today, they are celebrated globally, with variations appearing in Caribbean communities and beyond.

CaribbeanTTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 cups flour
1 pack yeast
sugar
saffron
salt
oil
2 cups water
2 cucumbers
2 cups hot water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon amchar masala
1/2 teaspoon salt
green seasoning (cilantro and garlic)
pepper sauce

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans maintain protein content while offering a different flavor.

mango chutney

🥗Healthier: apple chutney

💰Cheaper: homemade fruit preserve

Apple chutney is lower in sugar and can be made easily.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and turmeric

Homemade blends can be fresher and tailored to taste.

pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Salsa can provide a fresh flavor with less heat.

1

Add 5 cups of flour to a mixing bowl.

2

Add a pack of yeast, sugar, saffron, and salt to the flour.

3

Mix the dry ingredients well.

4

Heat 2 cups of water in the microwave until warm.

5

Pour the warm water into the flour mixture, mixing well.

6

Add more water as needed to achieve the right texture, totaling about 4 cups.

7

Set the dough aside to rise for a while.

8

Prepare tamarind chutney by breaking up tamarind and adding 2 cups of hot water to soak.

9

Make cucumber chutney by grating 2 cucumbers and squeezing out excess liquid.

10

Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the grated cucumber and mix well.

11

Prepare the chickpea filling by boiling 2 cans of chickpeas in 8 cups of water with saffron and curry powder.

12

Add half of the green seasoning (cilantro and garlic) to the chickpeas, along with salt and black pepper.

13

Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingmixingkneading

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpotstrainer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegan

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

DoublesTrinidadian Doubles

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