Aloo Pie

An Aloo Pie is a fried dumpling form the islands of Trinidad and Tobago and consists of a pastry shell with a spiced mash potato filling. These are ideal in a lunch box and picnic.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings Pies

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp Salt
4 tbsp ghee
1 cup warm water
1 medium onion chopped
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp hot sauce
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp ginger grated
2 tsp garlic minced
1/2 lbs potatoes cubed and boiled
1 cup peas
1 cup corn
3 tbsp cilantro
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 large scallions spring onions/sliced

Instructions

In a medium- large skillet, add oil, onions, garlic, ginger and sauté, for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent any burns.
1 medium onion, 3 tbsp cooking oil, 2 tsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger
Then add, cumin, hot sauce and paprika, and continue stirring with a heavy wooden spoon, about 2 minutes.
1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Add boiled potato cubes, and corn. Slightly smash the potatoes, corn and peas then thoroughly mix until ingredients are fully combined, add green onions, and white pepper and a little bit of water. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Put the cilantro into the mix and check the flavour. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
1/2 lbs potatoes, 1 cup peas, 1 cup corn, 3 tbsp cilantro, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, 2 large scallions
Aloo pie Dough
In a large bowl add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt, then make a well followed by water, ghee or oil
3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp Salt, 4 tbsp ghee, 1 cup warm water
Knead to form soft and sticky dough.
Place dough on a heavily floured board and knead for about 5-7minutes. Continue to flour dough as needed to keep if flexibleand elastic.
On a lightly floured surface form the dough into 14 or more
Roll the dough out to form a circle, using a lightly floured rolling pin; Spoon a generous 2 tablespoons or more filling in the centre of a the circle; lightly moisten the dough edges with water. Fold over twist with your fingers or the tines of a fork gently to seal the edges of the pies
Heat up a medium skillet or cast iron with oil up to 2 inch- medium-high heat 350 degrees F. until hot but not smoking.
Gently drop the aloo pie in the fry pan and fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan (it will absorb excess oil, resulting in a soggy pies)
Using a slotted spoon, remove the aloo pies and place them on paper towels.
Place on a baking sheet and brush with canola oil, then. Bake at 375 degrees
For about 25- 30 minutes until golden brown

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