Authentic Trinidad Street Foods – Doubles
Dive into Caribbean Flavor Delight!
Description
Experience the vibrant and dynamic culinary heritage of Trinidad with our Authentic Street Foods Doubles recipe.
Doubles, a beloved street food, consists of soft, fluffy fried bread (bara) filled with curried chickpeas (channa) and a medley of tantalizing toppings. This delectable dish is a symphony of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds to the tropical oasis. Whether enjoyed as a savory snack or a satisfying meal, our recipe promises an authentic taste of Caribbean delight.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Saffron powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Yeast
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 can Organic Chick Peas
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 Green Seasoning
- 3 Garlic (minced)
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Sauce (adjust according to the tolerance)
- Salt & Pepper (adjust according to your taste)
- 1/2 cup Water
Dough (Bara)
Chickpeas (Chana)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, saffron powder and cumin powder.
- In a small bowl, place warm water, sugar and yeast, allow to rest for about 5 mins, until dissolved.
- Add yeast mixture to flour and enough water to make a slightly firm dough. Mix well, cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise for 1 -2 hours.
- Heat oil in a pot, add garlic, onion, green seasoning, curry powder and cumin powder. Stir, cook and toast the ingredient for 1-2 mins.
- Add 1/4 cup of water and saute for a few mins.
- Add chick peas (drained and washed), stir to coat well and cook for 5 mins
- Add 1 cup of water, salet, pepper and Bernie Pepper Sauce
- Cover, lower heat and simmer until peas are very soft.
- Add more water if needed
- Season to taste with sale, if necessary
- Dough should be punched down and allowed to relax for 10 - 15 mins
- Use a tablespoon to separate dough into smaller pieces
- Oil both of your hands as dough may stick to hands
- Pat the smaller dough with both hands to flatten to a circle, ideally, to pat the dough on a non-stick baking pan
- Oil in a pot, high heat, fry the dough in hot oil, turn once and drain on kitchen paper (the whole frying process should take less than 1 min)
- Take the cooked warm bara, fill it with chick peas
- Add Bernie Pepper Sauce if you like it to be spicy
- Add Tamarind Chutney sauce or Mango Chutney sauce
Dough - making Bara
Chickpeas (Channa)
Cook the Bara
Assemble and Enjoy
Note
- Doubles are typically served with various toppings such as tamarind sauce, mango chutney, cucumber chutney, and hot pepper sauce. Feel free to customize your toppings according to your taste preferences.
- Traditionally, doubles are eaten by hand, so be prepared for a deliciously messy experience!
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