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Trinidad Doubles

Cultural Context

Originating from the streets of Trinidad, Doubles are a beloved street food made of two fried flatbreads filled with spicy chickpeas. Traditionally served with various chutneys and toppings, they embody the vibrant flavors of Trinidadian cuisine. Today, Doubles have gained popularity beyond Trinidad, enjoyed by food lovers around the world as a delicious and filling snack.

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90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon yeast
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup pimentos
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup Shadow Benny
1 medium potato
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground jira
1/4 cup green seasoning
1 lime
1 cucumber

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time and effort.

coconut chutney

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is more accessible and adds creaminess.

1

Mix yeast, baking powder, salt, turmeric, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Add lukewarm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

3

Let the dough rest for about an hour.

4

Chop pimentos, hot peppers, and garlic to make green seasoning.

5

Boil potatoes until tender; can substitute with split peas or dal for thickness.

6

Mix boiled potatoes with curry powder, ground jira, salt, and green seasoning.

7

Prepare Shadow Benny sauce by mixing Shadow Benny, salt, sugar, garlic, and water.

8

Make hot sauce with blended pimentos, hot peppers, garlic, Shadow Benny, lime, and salt.

9

Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water; mix with salt, garlic, hot pepper, and pimentos for cucumber chutney.

10

Shape the dough into small balls and let sit for 30 minutes.

11

Fry the dough balls in oil for about 3-4 seconds on each side until golden brown.

12

Assemble by placing the chickpea mixture between two fried discs and top with chutneys.

Cooking Techniques

soakingboilingfryingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large bowldeep pansaucepanspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

DoublesChanna Doubles

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