Diwali Recipes

Aloo Roti | Aloo Puri | Aloo Paratha

Aloo Roti | Aloo Puri | Aloo Paratha

Today, we are making aloo roti, also known as aloo puri or aloo paratha, a 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 simple yet savory and [continue reading]

Mango Talkarie

Mango Talkarie

Mango Talkarie is a sweet side dish or condiment that accompanies vegetarian or meat dishes. It’s made with tart, green mangoes and amchar massala.   In this recipe, green mangoes are cut into pieces lengthwise, cleaned and then boiled with sugar to remove the inherent [continue reading]

Trinidad Curry Aloo | Curry Potato

Trinidad Curry Aloo | Curry Potato

Trinidad curry aloo, also known as curry potato, is a simple and delicious curry dish that’s very affordable and economical. In this recipe, pieces of potato are sautéed in a mild curry and seasoned with herbs. Hot water is then added, and then it’s simmered [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]

TOMATO CHOKA RECIPE

TOMATO CHOKA RECIPE

Fall is in the air, and it’s such a beautiful time! The changing colors of the trees in New York State are simply magnificent—definitely something to put on your bucket list. This season makes me want to cozy up, cook chicken or short ribs soup [continue reading]

CURRY CHANNA AND ALOO WITH BAIGAN | CURRY EGGPLANT AND POTATOES WITH CHICKPEAS

CURRY CHANNA AND ALOO WITH BAIGAN | CURRY EGGPLANT AND POTATOES WITH CHICKPEAS

Today I’ll teach you how to make my current obsession, – eggplant and potato with chickpeas (curry channa with baigan and aloo). Whatever way you say it, the result is still phenomenal!  On weekends, I wake up early to check on my garden, which I [continue reading]

Trinidad Baigan and Aloo with Tomatoes

Trinidad Baigan and Aloo with Tomatoes

Trinidad Baigan and Aloo with Tomatoes In early Spring we built a home garden at my country home using raised beds and organic soil. It proved to be quite easy. The greatest challenge was deciding where we would place it. The final decision was the [continue reading]

How to make Dhalpuri | Dhal Puri Roti | Trinidad

How to make Dhalpuri | Dhal Puri Roti | Trinidad

What is Dhalpuri? Hello Friends! After posting this dhalpuri video on YouTube, it has quickly become one of the most viewed videos I have created–now more than 1.5 million VIEWS!! I know many of you will also appreciate the printable recipe and introduction for dhalpuri, [continue reading]