Aloo Pie

For the Dough:
300g plain flour
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking powder

For the Filling:
450g boiling potatoes, boiled until tender and peeled
1/2 tsp salt
hot pepper sauce, to taste
5 large garlic cloves, crushed

120ml vegetable oil, for frying

Method:

Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add just enough water to bring the mixture together as a dough (about 125ml) then turn onto a lightly-floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic (About 5 minutes). Form into balls about 5cm in diameter then place in a bowl, cover and set aside to rest for 15 minutes).

In the meantime, mash the potatoes then add the salt, hot pepper sauce and garlic and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Take a ball of dough and flatten into a disk about 10cm in diameter. Place about 2 tbsp of the potato mix in the centre then wrap the dough about the filling and pinch the ends together to form a ball. Gently flatten this into an oblong about 12cm long. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Now heat the oil in the base of a flat-bottomed wok or pan and when hot add the aloo pies. Fry on both sides until golden brown and cooked through then remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.