CARIBBEAN TRINIDAD ROTI

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These delicious snacks are served on the side of the road down Trinidad way. Kind of like the Fast Food of the Caribbean. This recipe comes from the book A Taste of the Tropics by Jay Solomon, since I could not get anyone to share their secret recipe.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup oil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red onion, diced
1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and diced
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Caribbean style)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce (Caribbean style)
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups pumpkin flesh or 1 (20 ounce) canned pumpkin
2 cups water
1 lb boneless chicken, cooked and diced

Steps:

  • Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the oil and water while mixing and kneading the dough, Set the dough aside for 15 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized balls. Flatten each slightly and roll out into 8 inch squares.
  • Fill the middle of each square with about 1/2 cup of filling mixture. Wrap the dough around the mixture to seal the filling inside.
  • To cook the roti, place the butter in a skillet over high heat until it sizzles. Reduce the heat to medium and place the rotis in the pan.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the crust is light brown. Turn with a wide spatula and continue cooking. Repeat the process with the remaining rotis. Serve immediately.
  • SWEET POTATO FILLING: Place the butter, garlic, and onion in a deep skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the potato, water, curry powder, hot sauce, and salt and cook for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Add the chickpeas and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the filling aside.
  • CHICKEN FILLING: Place the butter, garlic, onion and pepper in a deep skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the curry powder, hot sauce, coriander, and salt and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and water and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Set aside.

Ahtsham Ul haq
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This roti is the best I've ever had! The dough is so soft and the filling is so flavorful.


Jamiyah Jennings
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good roti recipe for ages.


SINDHI Op
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This roti is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The results are amazing.


AFROJ
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I've made this roti several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Lisa Vanasse
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This roti is the perfect comfort food! It's so warm and filling.


Sahrif Bandani
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I'm not a big fan of roti, but this recipe is really good! The flavors are amazing.


Fawad Roshan
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This roti is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


orion Rey
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I made this roti for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nazeer ahmad Hummer
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This roti is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.


ADAM OH
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good roti recipe for ages.


michelle mansell
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This roti is the best I've ever had! The dough is so soft and the filling is so flavorful.


Pro Gardy
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I made this roti for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the results were delicious.


Nancy Anabtawy
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This roti recipe is amazing! The flavors are so authentic and the roti is so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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