Recipe courtesy of Pam's Kitchen

Aloo Pies with Mango Chutney

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 35 min (includes resting time)
  • Active: 45 min
  • Yield: 12 to 14 aloo pies

Ingredients

Filling:

Dough:

Directions

Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer
  1. For the filling: Boil potatoes until tender. Drain.
  2. Blend garlic, cilantro and habanero in a food processor.
  3. Mash cooked potatoes and add cumin and salt to taste.
  4. For the dough: Grease a cookie sheet.
  5. Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl, then add shortening and warm water until able to knead.
  6. Form into 2- to 3-inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Rest in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  7. Flatten the dough balls on a flour-dusted surface, then add a scoop of the potato mixture to each. Fold over and close the edges of each to form a half-circle shape.
  8. Bring oil to 350 degrees F in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  9. Fry the dough balls, flipping once, until golden brown. Drain, then serve with mango chutney.