General
doubles
What does doubles mean?
An iconic street snack of curried channa (chickpeas) sandwiched in two pieces of soft fried bara bread, with pepper and chutney.
"Give me two doubles with slight pepper and cucumber."
Origin
Trinidadian Indo-Caribbean street food, named for the two pieces of bara.
Frequently asked questions
What are doubles in Trinidad?
Doubles are a street snack of curried chickpeas (channa) sandwiched between two pieces of soft fried bara flatbread, topped with pepper and chutney.
Why is it called doubles?
It's named for the two pieces of bara bread used to hold the filling, so you always get a pair.
What does 'slight pepper' mean when ordering doubles?
It means a small amount of hot pepper sauce, as opposed to 'no pepper' or a full 'plenty pepper' order.
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