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Doubles
Curried chickpeas in soft fried flatbread, Trinidad street staple.
About Doubles
Two pieces of soft fried bara flatbread sandwich a spiced curried-chickpea filling, dressed with tamarind, pepper and chutneys. It is Trinidad most popular street breakfast.
History & Culture
Doubles emerged from Trinidad's Indo-Trinidadian community, rooted in the culinary traditions brought by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century. Its exact invention is debated - some trace it to street vendors in the early 20th century, possibly in the San Fernando area - but the name clearly refers to the two pieces of bara that sandwich the curried chickpeas.
Today, doubles is a quintessential Trinidadian breakfast, sold from roadside stalls and carts across the island, with each vendor adding a personal twist through hot pepper sauces, tamarind, or mango chutney. Its popularity transcends ethnic lines, symbolizing the fusion of Indian and Creole influences that define Trinidad's national food identity.
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A Trinidadian street vendor in the morning, with extra pepper.
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Doubles - frequently asked questions
What is Doubles?
Two pieces of soft fried bara flatbread sandwich a spiced curried-chickpea filling, dressed with tamarind, pepper and chutneys. It is Trinidad most popular street breakfast.
What is Doubles made of?
Doubles is made with chickpeas, bara flatbread, curry, tamarind and scotch bonnet.
Where does Doubles come from?
Doubles comes from Trinidad and Tobago, and is especially associated with Nationwide. Doubles emerged from Trinidad's Indo-Trinidadian community, rooted in the culinary traditions brought by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century.
Where can I eat Doubles?
A Trinidadian street vendor in the morning, with extra pepper.
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