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Pholourie are a popular golden, savory, turmeric infused, deep-fried dough balls that are sold by Street Food vendors and roti shops. In Trinidad we have three primary types of pholourie, a light flour pholourie, a denser 100% split peas version and a combination of flour and split peas. I have already shared the flour version here, and the split peas version here, which is used in a popular side dish and Diwali or prayers/pooja favorite, carhee/kurhi.
This shrimp with peppers is perfect for a quick, tasty meal and versatile enough to be enjoyed in tacos, tortillas, with roti, rice or in a sandwich.
Stewed gizzards was a childhood favorite. Weekend errands at the nearest town with my dad always ended up at the Chinese mart. They sold hops bread with a variety of choices including stewed gizzards. We always enjoyed our hops bread sandwiches with a cold peanut punch or sea moss. Truly memorable days.
Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delicious recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty meal, geera rice is sure to satisfy. So grab your apron and let's start cooking!
This chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey will thank you for it.
Butter chicken and paratha is one of my daughter’s favorite meals. I make it for her every time she visits from college. Nothing says home like a mom's cooking and she thoroughly enjoys it. This butter chicken recipe is very creamy and flavorful. I start by seasoning and marinating the chicken. The chicken is then pan fried until a nice brown color is developed and simmered with the addition of spices, crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. Makes enough sauce to scoop up with the flaky paratha. It is certainly comfort food at its best.
For this recipe we are replacing the packaged seasonings with fresh ingredients. You can use green seasoning from your refrigerator if you already have a batch or make using a blend of green herbs including scallion, cilantro, culantro, parsley, thyme along with lots of garlic, hot pepper, Caribbean pimento pepper or bell pepper. The green seasoning variations are endless as there are green seasoning makers so make it your own!
This is one of the easiest and most surprisingly flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever made. It is surprisingly delicious because you won’t expect such robust flavors from the simple ingredients used. Prep takes two minutes and the cooking time is about 20 mins total.
Flavor packed lamb pieces, grilled to perfection.
This cilantro coconut rice is a savory combination of Caribbean flavors. The coconut milk makes it creamy and rich, the cumin adds an earthiness and the cilantro add freshness. Serve with roasted or grilled lamb, salmon, chicken dishes, including grilled chicken skewers.