Bolani with Potato Filling

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Put the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Slowly add as much water as required and mix to form a stiff dough.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Place the dough on a clean work surface and knead for about 5–10 minutes, until elastic, smooth, and shiny.

   5–10 min
4. 4
   Step 4:

   Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a damp cloth, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.

   30 min
5. 5
   Step 5:

   Peel and wash the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until soft.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Drain the potatoes and mash thoroughly.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Add the spring onions, salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Divide the dough into 3 or 4 balls.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Roll out each ball as thinly as possible on a lightly floured surface, no more than 1.5 mm thick.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Using a 13–15 cm round cutter, cut as many dough rounds as possible.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Spread 1–2 tablespoons of mashed potato over each round.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Moisten the dough edges, fold each round over, and seal shut.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Keep the bolani on a lightly floured surface until ready to fry.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Heat enough vegetable oil in a frying pan for shallow-frying.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Shallow-fry one or two bolani at a time, browning both sides.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Keep the fried bolani warm until all are finished, then serve straight away.