Mix flour, baking powder, salt and water and knead lightly; set aside to relax, covered with a bowl or wet cloth

Steps

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and water and knead lightly; set aside to relax, covered with a bowl or wet cloth.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, peel and mash well, season with salt, black pepper, hot pepper and ground geera (roasted and ground cumin).
3. Divide dough into 9 loyah (balls), flatten out balls into 4" circles and fill with potato; wet one edge with water, fold over and seal, enclosing all potato.
4. Fry in deep fat until golden brown. Drain on brown paper. Makes 9 large pies.

Notes

• If loyah (balls) are made smaller, 12 medium sized aloo pies could be made