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Split Peas (Dhal) Pholourie

Split Peas (Dhal) Pholourie

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 [continue reading]

Boiled Mango Chutney for Doubles, Aloo Pies, Pholourie

Boiled Mango Chutney for Doubles, Aloo Pies, Pholourie

Boiled mango chutney is a popular sweet and spicy condiment in Trinidad. It’s one of the main condiments enjoyed in doubles, aloo pies or drizzled on fluffy balls of pholourie. In my recipe, green mango is cut into 1 inch pieces and boiled with spices [continue reading]

Aunty Jang’s Pholourie Recipe

Aunty Jang’s Pholourie Recipe

Pholourie is another very popular snack food in Trinidad. It’s soft, chewy, fluffy, and savory, similar in texture to a fritter. Other popular snack foods include saheena, kachori, aloo pie, fish pie, shrimp pie, doubles, chow, chicken and cheese puffs. I vividly recall the parlour [continue reading]

Recipe Index

Let’s Find Your Perfect Recipe! I’ve added filter dropdowns so you can easily search by cuisine, course, holiday, method, diet, protein type, or ingredient. You can also type in a recipe name or browse by category. Can’t find what you’re craving? Just drop me a [continue reading]

Top 25 Must Try Foods in Trinidad and Tobago

Top 25 Must Try Foods in Trinidad and Tobago

Today we will explore my list of Must Try Foods in Trinidad and Tobago. My name is Ria, and I’m a proud Trinidadian. I’ve been a food blogger for almost 15 years, but more importantly, I’ve enjoyed and studied the rich, diverse flavors of Trini [continue reading]

Trinidad Curry Shrimp Roti

Trinidad Curry Shrimp Roti

Trinidad Shrimp Roti is a perfect, flavorful curry seafood wrap.  There’s nothing more satisfying than the bold, aromatic flavors of Trinidad curry shrimp, especially when wrapped in the soft, comforting layers of roti. This dish combines the best of Trinidad’s vibrant food culture, where rich, [continue reading]

Trinidad Carnival Food

During Trinidad Carnival, the energy is high, and street food vendors provide delicious, portable meals to fuel the revelers and spectators. Here are some popular foods commonly eaten during the Carnival season: 1. Doubles The most iconic street food of Trinidad, doubles are made with [continue reading]

Trinidad Boil Channa | Cup Ah Channa

Trinidad Boil Channa | Cup Ah Channa

In Trinidad and Tobago, the vibrant street food culture is an essential part of everyday life, offering a delightful array of flavors that reflect the island’s diverse heritage. Among the many beloved snacks, Cup ah Channa, also known simply as boil channa stands out as [continue reading]

Refreshing Pineapple Chow

Refreshing Pineapple Chow

What is Pineapple Chow? Chow is a popular dish in Trinidad and Tobago, consisting of fruits marinated in a seasoning blend of hot pepper, garlic, culantro(bandhania) and salt. This spicy snack is enjoyed at Trini Lime (social gatherings) or just an anytime pick-me-up. It is [continue reading]

Grilled BBQ Chicken for a Small Party

Grilled BBQ Chicken for a Small Party

Wondering how to make Grilled BBQ chicken for a small party or get-together? Worry no more, I got you! As you may have realized, learning to make a proper BBQ chicken is an essential tool in anyone’s repertoire. At some point, you will have friends [continue reading]

Trinidad Chicken Roti

Trinidad Chicken Roti

What is Trinidad Chicken Roti? Trinidad Chicken Roti isn’t just a dish; it’s an amalgamation of Trinidad’s culinary favorites—roti, curry chicken, and an array of tantalizing accompaniments and condiments that cater to every taste bud, from the mild to the fiery hot. What makes up [continue reading]

Trini Style Cranberry Chutney

Trini Style Cranberry Chutney

If you’re a fan of the rich flavors in tamarind or mango chutney, Trini Style Cranberry Chutney is sure to captivate your taste buds. This delightful condiment boasts a familiar Trini chutney essence, yet surprises with its straightforward list of ingredients. Crafted with the simplicity [continue reading]

Irresistible Shrimp Pies

Irresistible Shrimp Pies

Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on her fourth, she asked when [continue reading]

Kachori and Raw Mango Chutney

Kachori and Raw Mango Chutney

Along with aloo pie, saheena, baiganee, pholourie and doubles, Kachori is another popular street food, shack, appetizer or breakfast.  This delicious snack is vegan, high in protein and fiber and can be gluten free. It is traditionally served with mango chutney(raw or boiled),  tamarind chutney [continue reading]

AUNTY TAINA’S SCRAMBLED EGG WITH TOMATOES

AUNTY TAINA’S SCRAMBLED EGG WITH TOMATOES

Growing up in Trinidad more than 40 years ago, my aunt Taina (Dad’s younger sister) made this delicious dish of scrambled egg and tomatoes for breakfast. For me, it was more than just scrambled eggs. I was mesmerized by the care she put into the [continue reading]

Delicious Empanadas

Delicious Empanadas

  Recently I made these for my daughter who was visiting from College. I always try to send her back with all her favorite dishes and enough to share. During her last visit I made aloo pies and to change it up a bit I [continue reading]

Curry Mango

Curry Mango

Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry goat, curry duck or stews [continue reading]

Caribbean Inspired Cranberry Chutney

Caribbean Inspired Cranberry Chutney

  This cranberry chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey and Thanksgiving guests will thank you for it. You can make this cranberry chutney with as many of the following ingredients as [continue reading]

Curry Chaitaigne | Breadnut

Curry Chaitaigne | Breadnut

Chaitaigne, also known as katahar (in Guyana) or breadnut (Jamaica) is cooked in a flavorful coconut curry sauce, seasoned with onion, garlic, hot pepper(habanero or scotch bonnet) and culantro(bandhania or shado beni).  Other names for chaitaigne are Maya nut, Snakewood, Ramon, Ojoche, Ujushte, Ramon tree, [continue reading]

Trinidad Carhee | Kurhi

Trinidad Carhee | Kurhi

This dish, referred to as carhee or kurhi, uses split pea powder in two ways. First the split pea powder is  used to make small balls of pholourie which are then immersed into a thick soup like gravy which is also made using split peas [continue reading]

Tamarind Chutney for Doubles and Aloo Pie

Tamarind Chutney for Doubles and Aloo Pie

  Tamarind chutney is made with tamarind, sweet or sour varieties, peppers and spices. This popular condiment is enjoyed with aloo pies, aloo roti, pholourie, kachori, saheena or doubles. Check out all these recipes on this site. Made with tamarind, sweet or sour varieties, peppers [continue reading]

Saheena | Spinach Fritter

Saheena | Spinach Fritter

SAHEENA is essentially a fried, West Indian, vegan, spinach fritter. Made with flour or ground split peas, spices and seasonings, it comes together quickly and it’s so delicious. Just like our infamous fluffy balls of pholourie, it is a popular snack & Trinidad street food [continue reading]

Corn Soup with Dumplings

Corn Soup with Dumplings

Corn soup is a popular street food with the partygoers in Trinidad, especially after a night of feteing and palancing, as we say in Trinidad. But I can’t attest to that because I grew up in a strict household, so there was none of that [continue reading]

Meal Ideas & Recipe Index

Meal Ideas & Recipe Index

MEAL IDEAS using recipes on this site…. HOUSEKEEPING: The links to some of the recipes are BROKEN. We are working to rectify this situation and apologize for any inconvenience. In the interim, please use the search bar to find these recipes.  This is how to [continue reading]

Video Tutorials

VIDEO TUTORIALS YOU  Trinidad Doubles-A visit to the Doubles Man in Chaguanas. How to make Trinidad Sawine (Vermicelli Dessert) COOKINGWITHRIA – REAL.GOOD.TRINI.FOOD – FREE RECIPES AND COOKING VIDEOS! COOKINGWITHRIA-THANKSGIVING 2016 How to Make Trinidad Pasteles PEPPER ROTI | TRINIDAD MACARONI PIE TRINIDADIAN DOUBLES | STEP [continue reading]

Diwali in Trinidad

Diwali in Trinidad

What is Diwali? DIWALI, also known as Deepavali or Divali, is the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated in India, Trinidad, Guyana, and many other countries and islands around the world. It celebrates the “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge [continue reading]

Trinidad Gulab Jamoon Recipe | Trinidad Fat Kurma Recipe

Trinidad Gulab Jamoon Recipe | Trinidad Fat Kurma Recipe

Diwali is approaching and everyone’s getting ready to prepare a feast. If you are looking for a sweet delicacy to add to your menu, this is it! Kneading the dough is simple, it requires no resting and frying is done in 1.2.3! It can also [continue reading]

Top 10 Vegan Veggie Recipes in Trinidad

Top 10 Vegan Veggie Recipes in Trinidad

This post, Top 10 Vegan Veggie Recipes in Trinidad will provide you with meal ideas and a list of Trini favorites for when you need to add more vegan or vegetarian dishes to your normal meal rotations. Diwali will be celebrated this year on October [continue reading]

Oven BBQ Chicken with Ria’s Homemade BBQ sauce Recipes

Oven BBQ Chicken with Ria’s Homemade BBQ sauce Recipes

“This oven bbq chicken is the simplest thing you can put together–preparation is super easy, using simple ingredients and the result is moist, flavorful, and absolutely mouth-watering.” Happy Wednesday! Can you believe that January is almost over? Where did the time go? Here in NYC [continue reading]

HOW TO MAKE TRINIDAD DOUBLES – DETAILED RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO MAKE TRINIDAD DOUBLES – DETAILED RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS

STOP! You have found the best, most detailed Trinidad Doubles Recipe on the internet! All other recipes are mere adaptations. As I get ready to end this year strong and set goals for the new year, I thought I should post just one more recipe [continue reading]

My Mother-in-Law’s (Grace) Kurma Recipe

My Mother-in-Law’s (Grace) Kurma Recipe

Sadly, all good things come to an end except my blogging of course. The activity- and action-packed days of summer are now a refreshing memory. My annual Fourth of July BBQ, a family vacation in exquisite Turks and Caicos, elaborate birthday parties, graduation parties, potlucks, [continue reading]

HOW TO MAKE PARSAD – BOTH FLOUR AND CREAM OF WHEAT VERSIONS

HOW TO MAKE PARSAD – BOTH FLOUR AND CREAM OF WHEAT VERSIONS

  Summer has bid us farewell. School is back in session. I have no vivid recollection of activities that occurred between the start of summer and the beginning of the school session. I know I worked maybe just a little too much and I’m getting [continue reading]

Trinidad Aloo (Potato) Pie

Trinidad Aloo (Potato) Pie

Aloo pie is fried dough filled with savory mashed potatoes that’s seasoned simply with bandhania (culantro), cumin, onion and garlic.   This snack (or meal) is right up there in popularity with doubles, saheena, pholourie,dhal pholourie, kachori and bake and shark.  My fish pie and [continue reading]

How to make Chicken Puffs | Trinidad

How to make Chicken Puffs | Trinidad

Chicken Puffs: Pâte à choux, a light pastry dough, is filled with savory, flavorful chicken paste.   It’s been a rough year thus far, and I expect the turbulence to continue for another twelve months. Corporate mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, increased workload, learning new systems, unrelenting deadlines, [continue reading]

Trinidad Pumpkin Talkari

Trinidad Pumpkin Talkari

Growing up in Trinidad, pumpkin talkari and dost roti (a layered roti) was one of my absolute favorite meals! Strangely enough, it is also my 10-year-old daughter’s favorite meal as well. In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed with the simplest of ingredients: [continue reading]

Brownies–The Delicious Experiment.

Brownies–The Delicious Experiment.

“These brownies are not too fudgy, not too stick to your enamels chewy, not too cakey, but are moist, chocolaty, with just the right texture (pour moi)….and divine” December is a ridiculously busy month with year-end chaos at work, decluttering my home in preparation for [continue reading]

Curried Channa and Aloo (Chickpeas with Potatoes)

Curried Channa and Aloo (Chickpeas with Potatoes)

Channa is also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans, or ceci beans. Aloo, on the other hand, is what we Trinidadians refer to as potato. Hence the term curry channa and aloo. In this dish, channa and aloo are simmered in a fragrant curry sauce flavored [continue reading]

Ria’s Easy Raw Mango Chutney

Ria’s Easy Raw Mango Chutney

In this simple raw mango chutney, a raw half ripe mango is pureed with garlic, bandania (culantro) and hot pepper(s) to create an exotic blend of flavors. Raw mango chutney is traditionally enjoyed with fried bake and shark, aloo pie, aloo roti, flour pholourie, dhal [continue reading]

Gulgula | Banana Fritters

Gulgula | Banana Fritters

‘Trinidad Gulgula’ are flavorful, deep-fried banana fritters.” Gulgula Recipe: Traditional Banana Fritters You’ll Love If you’re looking for a quick, sweet snack or a simple dessert, look no further than Gulgula, the traditional banana fritters! Made with just a handful of ingredients, these delicious fritters [continue reading]

Trinidad Dhal Recipe….and a story about Grandma

Trinidad Dhal Recipe….and a story about Grandma

  Dhal is to Trinidad what split pea soup is to the rest of the world. Dried split peas are cooked with sufficient water, turmeric, garlic and a whole hot pepper until the dhal is tender. It is then swizzled to create a smooth, creamy [continue reading]