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Doubles

Doubles from Trinidad is a delightful street food featuring crispy shells filled with a spiced chickpea mixture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Meal, Snack
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Filling
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Cooking pot

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add water and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a pot, combine the chickpeas, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, salt, and chopped onions.
  5. Lightly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher.
  6. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one out into a thin circle.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  8. Fry each circle for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. Place a spoonful of the chickpea filling between two pieces of fried dough.

Notes

Serve hot with hot sauce or mango chutney for an extra kick!