Caribbean Doubles Recipe Definitely Not Your Ordinary Sandwich

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh taste while being more common.

Combine yeast, warm water, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes until bubbling.

In a larger bowl, mix cumin, flour, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.

Combine the yeast mixture with a cup of lukewarm water. Stir until it becomes a firm dough.

Knead the dough until smooth, then cover with a damp cloth. Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour to activate the yeast.

Punch the dough to check elasticity and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Punch out small pieces of dough and flatten them into thick discs measuring 4 inches.

If using dry chickpeas, simmer them in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water for 1 hour, then drain.

Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic.

Mix 1/4 cup water with curry powder and add to the pan.

Add the chana and cook for 5 minutes, ensuring each chickpea is coated with the curry mixture.

Stir in 1 cup of water, cumin, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook for 20 minutes until tender.

Add pepper sauce and adjust salt to taste.

In a skillet, heat 1 cup of canola oil for frying the dough circles until golden brown on each side.

Remove the fried dough and place a scoop of the chickpea mixture on one piece.

Garnish with cucumber, more pepper sauce, and salt, then cover with another piece of fried dough.

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