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...
Today we are making aloo roti also called aloo puri or aloo paratha, another type of stuffed roti enjoyed in Trinidad, other parts of the Caribbean, and around the world. How to make aloo roti? To make this roti, a...
Buljol is a Trinidadian classic and weekend breakfast staple. It's been a while! Where do I start! To give you a quick snapshot, since my last post I resigned from my position of 11 years, left my comfort zone, and...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1143"] Trinidad Curry Goat[/caption] Spring is finally here! I yearned for her like a maiden yearned for her love. Maybe more than that. I haven't posted in a while and it's not for a lack of recipes...
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...
What is Green Seasoning? Green seasoning or seasonin’ is a blend of herbs and other aromatics and a quintessential element of Caribbean cooking. We use green seasoning as a marinade for meats, seafood, stews, curries and put "pot-spoonfuls" into soups...
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...
I've been avoiding the kitchen like the plague. Recipe testing and emotional eating have taken a toll on my "physique"...it also doesn't help that I usually prepare six 5 star meals on the weekend for my beloved family...that "insanity" has...
In this simple recipe, a raw half ripe mango is pureed with garlic, bandania (culantro) and hot pepper(s) to create an exotic blend of flavors. Mango chutney is traditionally enjoyed with pholourie or saheena (deep fried fritters made with chickpea flour and/or regular...
Chow, in Trinidad and Tobaho, is a simple, refreshing combination of fresh fruits, garlic, and culantro-also known as bandhania or shado beni. Consider it a "spiced up" fruit salad.  [Culantro, also known as bandania or shado beni]  The...
