How To Make Aloo Pie - Episode 45

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is healthier.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry paste

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and convenient.

Peel and chop the potatoes into chunk-sized pieces.

Boil the potatoes in water until very tender.

Add salt, butter, onion, garlic, and chili peppers to the cooked potatoes and mash them together.

Add ground cumin to the mashed potato mixture and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Gradually add 1 cup of water to the flour mixture and knead into a dough.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.

Make small dough balls from the rested dough and flour the surface.

Roll out each dough ball and add a spoonful of the potato filling.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add the potato pie to the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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