Trini Doubles(chickpeas fried Bara / Flatbread A Delicious Trinidad Street Food from My Childhood!

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.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then boil in fresh water until tender, about 1 hour.

Mash cooked chickpeas with curry powder, onion, garlic, and salt until smooth.

Combine flour, baking powder, turmeric, and salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually to the flour mixture, kneading until smooth.

Divide dough into small balls and flatten into discs.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the discs until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble by placing mashed chickpeas between two fried discs.

Top with pepper sauce, mango chutney, cucumber, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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