How To Make Trini Aloo (Potato) Pies | Foodie Nation

The long-awaited Aloo Pie episode is finally here:
Yield: 8 Portions
INGREDIENTS
For The Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp salt
2 tsp yeast
2 tsp baking powder
About 1¼ to 1½ cups water
For The Aloo/Potato Filling:
12 oz potato (about 4 medium)
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp Nariel Coconut Oil
¼ tsp geera/cumin seeds
¼ tsp maithe/fenugreek seeds
3 tbsp minced onions
½ tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced pimento pepper
1½ tbsp minced chadon beni/culantro
½ tsp ground geera/cumin
salt & black pepper to taste
METHOD
1. Peel potatoes and dice into medium 1-inch cubes.
2. Place potatoes into a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover the surface of the spuds. Add salt, cover pan and bring to a boil over high. Cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes is soft and tender to the touch.
3. Strain potatoes and mash immediately with a potato masher until light and fluffy. Set aside.
4. Place a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the 3 tbsp of Nariel Coconut Oil and when hot, sprinkle in the geera and maithe seeds to toast for 30 seconds.
5. Add in the onions, garlic, pimento peppers and chadon beni. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
6. Add in the mashed potatoes and geera powder. Mix well to incorporate and cook for one for a minute. Taste, so as to know how much salt and black pepper is needed. Set filling aside.
1. To make the dough, place flour into a medium mixing bowl together with the salt, yeast and baking powder. Mix thoroughly to distribute dry ingredients, then slowly add the water and knead until the dough comes together. Add little at a time until the dough binds and becomes homogenous. It may or may not need all the water.
2. Continue kneading dough for about 4 minutes on a clean surface using little dusting flour if needed to prevent sticking. The dough should be similar to bread dough, pliable but slightly sticky to the touch.
3. Place the dough back into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
1. Divide dough into 8 portion balls on the counter. Roll balls and let sit again for 10 minutes covered.
2. Take one of the dough balls and with your hands, open it out to a five-inch circle.
3. Take a tbsp or two of the potato (aloo) filling and place on one half of the dough.
4. Fold over the other half of the dough into a now semi-circled filled dough pocket. Seal the sides of the dough by pressing with thumb and index fingers properly then gently smoothen the dough by pressing it out with your two palms to elongate into a larger pie shape. This allows the pie to become longer and ultimately disperses the filling evenly throughout it.
5. Pour about 3 cups of Nariel Coconut Oil into a medium iron pot to heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. When the oil is heated, place one or two pies into the hot oil to fry, ensuring to baste the top of the dough with hot oil using a pot spoon. This allows the pie to cook evenly and puff up.
7. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the pies are golden brown.
8. Place pies onto paper napkins to absorb any excess oil.
9. Enjoy pies, by cutting open and drizzling in tamarind chutney and even pepper sauce as great condiments.
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[@jccharm]

Why did I watch this after 1am? Now I'm craving aloo pies.

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[@shaktisingh5586]

I enjoy watching all your videos and finally subscribed. I know how to cook and love my trini food as I am Trinidadian but sometimes refer back to your channel when I feel like eating a good aloo pie here in Canada. You two are fun with great personalities and it makes me feel motivated in the kitchen after a long days work. Thanks guys

[@rebeccah5682]

I have the honor of being invited for Trinidadian cuisine this weekend ! I tried an aloo recipe after finding myself on a curious google search .I took some liberties and added ground meat and mixed veggies but they were fun to make even if not exactly the same . I enjoyed this video ! Thanks !

[@sensimania]

How was the Trini cuisine? Did you enjoy?

[@TheDilovely]

Jason is hilarious..and Kezi facial expressions 😁..thanks I always wanted to make aloo pies for myself.

[@margretsubero9462]

Hi my friend that is well done my friend very good work thank you my friend

[@analishabishop2645]

My husband did the hard work of peeling and boiling the potatoes. I flavored the potatoes by following your instructions and made the dough. He did all of the frying. He took one bite and expressed his satisfaction. He spoke about it for the rest of the night... THANKS!!

[@joanlewis9921]

I made some semi aloo pie. I got some cooked prawns, minced them add salt fish with it, seasoned it with Jalapeno peppers in vinegar minced, and fresh coriander and nicely seasoned it, and add the rest according to your recipe .I want to say it was very very nice. The prawns, mixed with the properly mashed fish it tasted real good , and came out lovely

[@ceciliabarrie7661]

Doh fraid to stuff it Kezziiii!!!!! I love de stale jokes.

[@keziabo]

Definitely going to make this. Love your recipes and videos. you guys do a great job.

[@SocaSpice73]

Nah Kezzianne ya doing this too long. Knead de dough nah man!!!🤣🤣. Love the recipe💕

[@marlonaustin5815]

I am so grateful for your videos. Being a pampered ex husband and sheltered son cooking bemused me. Now as a bachelor I enjoy trying new things. Your videos are a fantastic addition to my repertoire. Keep up the great job.

[@shirmawilson2551]

Oh I was so waiting on this video, I love aloo pies. Definitely going to try this. Thank Chef Jason and Kezzi.

[@nishag9666]

I am so happy I followed your recipe. I tried it tonight an it was a hit!!! Tasted awesome

[@deborahhenderson2506]

Yes love love love love aloo pies and made some tonight following your recipe....thanks for sharing..Trini in London 😊😋

[@ayanagangapersad2561]

How many did they yield

[@Kamesha703]

Love all the terminology across the board lol. In Jamaica or "pibi" is a "tups"

[@natswills7657]

Made them and they came out great! You guys are fantabulous and your recipes are on point! Thanks for the tutorial!

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I absolutely love u guys and this show! Great work!

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love your shows i am proud to say that i learn to make my first bread from u guys , i did very well ,thank u guys for helping me ,hope to do many more things with u guys

[@carolync.6550]

I’m excited to try this. I love Aloo pie and I usually have to travel a few miles to my favorite Trini restaurant in order to get this. I am going to make my own and save myself some $ and the trip. Thanks !

[@bledihyseni3291]

I made this yesterday and it came out greatttttt...

[@vandaa8683]

Love chef Jason's jokes 😭

[@KarRebWil]

Made this today and it turned out great. Thanks again guys!

[@reibierobster7549]

Kezzie: we just going right in? Go through nah. I love this channel. It is my go to for local cuisine

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I was laughing out loud a lot during this video...great job guys as usual....thanks for the recipe...I now know where I went wrong...🤗🇹🇹❤

[@tramainebullock5667]

Made this today, thank you you your recipe it came out amazing! 👏

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Another amazing dish learned guys! Keep it up!

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Love to watch you 2 in the kitchen..... You guys are something else. I won't be surprised if or when........

[@stephaniegreene539]

Hello kessieann and chef Jason, that Aloo pie looks amazing, I have to try it, 🇬🇾

[@averygreenheart1245]

These two teaching me I love their way I think ya never to old to learn they make it fun though 🎉

[@ameliamcphie6458]

Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe. I made this for breakfast this morning and I think I may need to make another batch!! 😂

[@Mrkervel]

Tried this recipe and I was very satisfied and impressed. Thanks for sharing with us

[@suegibbons8086]

It looks so awesome will try it tonight

[@wendybleile5664]

Hi I tried the pie and it was so good Loved it and it turned out great Thank you so much for the lovely video. God bless you both.

[@alvonsingh8399]

I have been waiting for this one, thank you foodie nation.

[@christinebalkissoon237]

Came out fantastic my family loved it thank you.

[@camillewatkins8721]

I was skeptical bc I didn’t want to mess up but it came out real good, especially dough. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

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I haven’t pressed play but I know it’s good. I’ve been waiting for this

[@patsyhuphrey2524]

This looks very good i surly will try this for breakfast in the morning

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👍👍👍always look forward to the stale jokes 😂

[@YardieBelly]

I love this guys! Will have to try it on my channel! Of course it's going to be the Yardie version though! Lol

[@bebenicholas]

Thanks for sharing this is my favorite.Guyanese special too

[@marialee7053]

Kizzy said ill push it in a bit he said no problem lol

[@ettiennelisa]

Yes I love chef Jason's jokes 😂

[@karleenisrael-alibey3555]

Hi I tried this recipe also it came out fabulous. Tnks for sharin

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Missing some mango chutney to go with the alloo pies

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Nice

[@trinimassive33]

Good evening @foodienation. Come on Kezzianne you know the jokes are popping! @chefJason keep the jokes coming 😍😍😍. I definitely love this recipe since it's the holiday season I will be making this for either Thanksgiving or Christmas for sure.

[@nylagangadeen8215]

Pp

[@VaryaEva_TWINS]

Great pies .On my channel, I cooked similar, only flat "BAST shoes" pies. They were very tasty.

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Great illustration

[@annedwards6593]

Looks soo tastey.... Gonna try this

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[@selinaBARMAR2565]

Thank you! I am going to make them tonight!

[@jaybajan]

When my boy said, ( proof poof ) I cracked the hell up

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Thank you!! I'm going to try making this at the weekend. 👌 🇬🇧🇬🇧

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Alluh wicked with the Trini humor😆

[@hazratabdool1819]

Looks amazing chef Jason and kezzieann. And not greasy, will Def have to use coconut oil next time. Thanks guys

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[@annislegall690]

Going to try that this weekend.

[@Sahfire-Littleheart]

Would love for y'all to make paper roti

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Love the jokes! Alooooooooooooo 😂 keep them coming

[@invisableangel80]

Can't wait to try this one at home. Chef u make this so easy👍

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👋👋👋👋👋

[@jodyeversfield7091]

Hi Kezzi & Jason I have a request for a future video. Could you please show us how to make Kuchela? I've made a lot of the recipes you've posted for friends/family and they love them all. They particularly love the store bought Kuchela we eat them with sometimes. It would be great if I can make this at home too. Would also appreciate an alternative ingredient to green mango (if possible) as they are pretty scarce here in Canada. Keep up the great work and can't wait for the next video. :)

[@nygeva1407]

You can use green apple.

[@Rajpathyram]

Tried it today, very easy and tasty, thanks

[@Haulsonabudget]

Those look delicious 😋

[@theolamarshall-bernard]

Great video as always! Just wondering if I can use 900g of ready to eat mashed potatoes in this recipe? I'm guessing that you added salt to your potatoes while boiling but did you add butter or milk when making the mash? Also please follow this video with a tutorial on how to make tamarind sauce and pastelles for Christmas?

[@triconcert]

Excellent!

[@jennysomething2799]

I am surely going to make the recipes

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i love all of your videos 😁

[@southtrini4492]

I look forward to making this too and beef pies. Stay tuned ah coming for them. Lol. 😂😂😂😂👌

[@annis8692]

I will be making it for tye first time next weekend 😊

[@ladymichellekcambridge6728]

I'll be making some today🤗🤗

[@lorettathomas8951]

I tried this recipe and my pies came out great

[@ericpremchanjagdeo8588]

I love uncle Jason jokes

[@juleysealey98]

I love your videos i enjoy watching it

[@deeluscious1147]

I followed your recipe, and my Alloo pies came out divine. I had sum left over Salmon, and Chicken, so now I'm using your dough recipe, with the Salmon and Chicken. It's too hot to turn on the Oven to make the ones to bake. Thank you very much for your recipe.

[@shaughnjerome241]

U both have perfect chemistry, keep it up

[@misszaheeda119]

Great 👍

[@roselyncupid8293]

Will try

[@vanessapersad7529]

My mom and I tried this recipe today and it turned out great! We also used the pie part of it and added chicken inside for a delicious chicken pie!

[@devitiwari2307]

Looks so yummy❤️❤️

[@youaadihosten9286]

Hi tnxs I try this recipe an it came out great taste was really good

[@earlynpeters5290]

Thank you guys for this recipe

[@faronm1307]

Miss Foodie thank you Aloo Pie tips great . from south would like to be on your show.

[@yogohanart4677]

anguilla in the house

[@yssabell4936]

Excelente video ❤❤❤

[@keracachia9638]

Love making Aloo pies

[@lilibunny17]

ALOOOOOOOO

[@adrianaforde8274]

Looks really tastyyy🤤🤤❤💯can you guys make chicken pies💯

[@gisellesalazar5540]

Yes we love your stale jokes

[@kimmy44481]

I love this 😋😋

[@ericpremchanjagdeo8588]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@kathrynrambharose6389]

Love ur top kezzi where u got it?

[@sarahm797]

Can we get a roasted fish recipe

[@jeancharles6161]

From Antigua, always watch your show,u r too funny 😄

[@tonyasmithe]

I tried it and it was amazing . Mines never pooof maybe I stretched it too much . I used peanut oil but I’ll try coconut oil next time. Thanks for the experience for teaching me something new.

[@nphipps9406]

will for sure put the ground geera in last.

[@susansookdeo8041]

Brampton Canada 🇨🇦 awesome!

[@aviswerl6372]

About to make this for my kids... hehehe

[@rajiv1118]

Damn, love it, definitely gonna try soon, also enjoy the high jokes, lastly I need to change my brand of oil.

[@Kirwina]

We love the jokes, yassss Chef

[@juliealexis8510]

Yes chef I always enjoy your jokes😁😁😁😁👌👌