[2] It has been speculated that it was inspired by a northern Indian dish called chole bhature (or sometimes channa bhatura).

Condiments include spicy pepper sauce, kuchela, or green mango, culantro, cucumber, coconut, and tamarind chutneys.

[5] Given the diversity of Trinidad, doubles is credited with its ability to "define and maintain symbolic boundaries of identification", and is considered an authentic standard of Trinidadian cuisine.

[5] Doubles is a comfort food for displaced Trinidadians in major cities across the globe.

[5] Its consumption has been credited with developing a "deep psychological imprinting" among them, and as such is considered culturally significant for how it encapsulated Trinidadian identity into a simple and unique snack.