Curried Potato Fried Dumplings

Name: Curried Potato Fried Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled); 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (1 1/4 teaspoons table salt) (divided); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups diced)); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger; 1/2 large red bell pepper (diced (about 2/3 to 3/4 cup diced)); 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed); 2 scallions (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons mild yellow curry powder; 50 to 55 circular dumpling wrappers (medium thickness); water for sealing dumplings; about 3 cups canola oil for frying dumplings ((see note))