Deep-fried Aloo Parathas

== Description ==
Caribbean potato pie. Based on a recipe from Trinidad. Best served with tamarind chutney. 
== Ingredients ==
=== Dough ===
* 2 cups flour
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 cup water
* olive oil 
=== Filling ===
* 4 cups water
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 green onion, very finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 2 teaspoons ground cumin
* ¼ teaspoon garam masala
* ½ teaspoon paprika
* 1 hot red pepper, seeded and minced
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying) 
== Directions ==
# In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
# Add enough water to form dough and knead.
# Rub a little olive oil over the dough and let it rest while you prepare the filling.
# In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, and boil potatoes until tender.
# Drain potatoes, and mash remaining ingredients listed under filling.
# Divide dough evenly into 6 parts and knead each piece for 1 minute, forming it into a smooth ball; let rest 5 minutes.
# In a saucepan, heat oil for deep frying.
# On a floured surface, roll out one ball of dough into a circle 5" across.
# Place 1 – 2 tablespoons of filling in middle and fold into a semi-circle.
# Moisten edges with a little cold water, and pinch to seal.
# Roll out and fill the rest in the same way.
# Deep fry a few pies at a time, cooking until golden brown on all sides.
# Drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with chutney or kuchilla. 
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