Deep Fried Aloo Parathas (caribbean Potato Pie)

• Dough
• cups flour↗2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4
• teaspoon baking powder↗1
• cup water↗1
• olive oil↗
• Filling
• cups water↗4
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• lb potato, peeled & quartered↗1
• small onion, finely chopped↗1
• green onion, very finely chopped↗1
• garlic cloves, crushed↗2
• teaspoons ground cumin↗2
• teaspoon garam masala↗1⁄4
• teaspoon paprika↗1⁄2
• hot red pepper, seeded & minced↗1
• teaspoon turmeric↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄4
• cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.

2. 2

   Add enough water to form dough and knead.

3. 3

   Rub a little olive oil over the dough and let it rest while you prepare the filling.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, and boil potatoes until tender.

5. 5

   Drain potatoes, and mash remaining ingredients listed under filling.

6. 6

   Divide dough evenly into 6 parts and knead each piece for 1 minute, forming it into a smooth ball; let rest 5 minutes.

7. 7

   In a saucepan, heat oil for deep frying.

8. 8

   On a floured surface, roll out one ball of dough into a circle 5" across.

9. 9

   Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in middle and fold into a semi-circle.

10. 10

    Moisten edges with a little cold water, and pinch to seal.

11. 11

    Roll out and fill the rest in the same way.

12. 12

    Deep fry a few pies at a time, cooking until golden brown on all sides.

13. 13

    Drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with chutney or kuchilla.