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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
2 cups chickpeas
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup split peas
1/4 cup shadow benny (culantro)
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 seedless cucumber (sliced)
1/4 cup roasted pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup bandana (cilantro)
1 tablespoon anchar masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon ground ory
1/4 teaspoon egg shade coloring

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

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

Soak chickpeas with baking soda overnight.

2

Prepare split peas by soaking and boiling them with salt and baking soda.

3

Make shadow benny sauce with garlic and lemon.

4

Prepare sweet tamarind sauce by removing the shell and mixing with sugar.

5

Make cucumber chutney with grated cucumber, removing excess water, and flavoring with bandana.

6

Mix all-purpose flour with baking powder, baking soda, turmeric, and a pinch of salt.

7

Add water gradually to the flour mixture until sticky, using about 1 and 3/4 cups.

8

Set the dough aside to rest for 2-3 hours based on room temperature.

9

Boil chickpeas until tender, then mash with spices and seasonings.

10

Fry the dough discs until golden brown in hot oil.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingmixingkneading

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletpotspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

DoublesTrinidadian Doubles

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