Aloo Pie - Mom's Trini Cooking

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 cube the potatoes to prevent browning.

Boil the cubed potatoes in water until tender.

In a frying pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Check the potatoes for doneness by cutting through; they should be easily crushable.

Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth, similar to making mashed potatoes.

Add sautéed onions and garlic to the mashed potatoes along with salt to taste; mix well.

Let the filling cool before proceeding to fill the pies.

Form small balls of dough and roll them out with a rolling pin.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each rolled-out dough.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges tightly by squeezing.

Optionally, use fingers to stretch the dough and fill it without a rolling pin.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat for frying the pies.

Fry the pies until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Place fried pies on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Serve with fresh mango chutney or tamarind chutney.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens