Name: Trinidadian Chickpea Roti
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped; 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 cans (19oz/540 ml each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 cups (640 g) potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 potatoes); 3 cups (750 ml) water; 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas, thawed; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup (110 g) yellow split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water; 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup (150 g) whole wheat flour; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup (250 ml) warm water; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; Melted butter, for cooking

Preparation

Chickpea Curry
- In a large skillet over medium heat, soften the onion in the oil. Add the garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add the chickpeas, potatoes and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Add the peas and green onion. Let simmer for 2 minutes, mashing a few potato pieces with a fork to thicken the curry. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Split Pea Purée
- Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium-high heat, soften the onion in the oil. Add the spices and split peas. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the peas. Add the water and season with salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until the peas are cooked but still firm and have absorbed all of the water.
- In a food processor, pulse the split pea mixture until the peas are the size of breadcrumbs. Set aside.
Dough
- In a bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and salt. Add the water and oil. Using a wooden spoon, mix until the dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough for 1 or 2 minutes or until completely smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a disc about 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter. Working one at a time, place 2 tbsp of the split pea purée in the centre of each disc. Bring the edges towards the centre until they meet, then pinch them closed. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap or cover with a towel to keep from drying out.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece of dough to a circle 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter.
- Brush a large non-stick skillet with butter and place over medium-high heat. Cook one circle of dough at a time for about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
To Serve
- Spread 1 cup (250 ml) of chickpea curry in the centre of each piece of dough. Close by folding the sides in towards each other and turn so the folds are underneath. Delicious served with Tamarind Sauce and hot sauce.

Trinidadian Chickpea Roti

Categories

Ingredients

Chickpea Curry

Split Pea Purée

Dough

Preparation

Chickpea Curry

Split Pea Purée

Dough

To Serve

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