Aloo (Potato) Pie – Cousins of samosas with the most amazing dough – Crispy and Crunchy – filled with a tasty combination of potatoes, corn and peas. Can be baked or fried.
I don’t need any excuses or an occasion to make pies; I just make them whether it’s summer, winter, or spring. Party time or not! Can’t seem to resist them. And after being on a hiatus for sometime now, about 3 months or so, I’m SUPER EXCITED to make and share these with you guys. Relax, I’m not going to take your taste buds far off the coast…this time. This Aloo pie- aloo – Hindi word for potatoes – is quite familiar. They are a variation of samosas. You’ve tried samosas right? Crunchy and crispy dough stuffed with spicy potatoes, vegetables or protein. Of course you have. These savory snacks, which hail from Trinidad and Tobago, are made all over the Caribbean Islands. Housewives pride themselves on a delicate touch with the dough but they are often street fare as well, ready for students and workers to grab for a snack on the run.If you have never tried one before you are in for a treat! These are delicious and the dough, I experiment with dough a lot and so far this is my favorite. The only drawback (I can’t lie to you guys) is that they are a big ol’ pain in the behind to make. They sometimes are time consuming and arduous to make from start to finish. BUT you can pull this off in less than no time –AND you will be so thankful when you are done. Even more thankful when you’re eating them like crazy, right out of the pan. Or you can make the filling the night before and let the flavors come together or even make the whole thing a week before and freeze. More shortcuts, you can use filo dough, instead of making your own pie dough. In this Aloo pie, I threw in some vegetables and more spice s in the mix. You can do the same or if looking for a traditional aloo pie just go with the potatoes only. I toned done the heat level so that my little one can have some. You can make half the size suggested below for interesting cocktail party appetizers. This pie with chutney is dangerous. Spicy and sweet together – OH MY! They make a perfect pair. Enjoy!
