Deep Fried Aloo Parathas (Caribbean Potato Pie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.