A rich, slow-cooked curry perfect with rice, roti, or as a flavorful leftover meal. Last Sunday, I made a spread that included curry oxtail, jerk chicken, stewed beef, and rice and peas for lunch. While stewed oxtail would have been...
These are the simple vegetarian and vegan dishes that shaped my childhood—humble, hearty, and always made with love. Mummy served Fry Seim and Aloo with sada or dosti roti for both breakfast and dinner, whether it was a laid-back weekday...
Curry Lamb is a treasured dish in our household, rich with bold spices and deep flavor. Unlike milder curried chicken, this version uses a blend of Caribbean curry powders and masalas to build layers of irresistible taste. Whether you enjoy...
When life gets busy, a quick yet satisfying home-cooked meal is essential. This 25-minute Instant Pot curry channa and aloo recipe is a lifesaver for busy families and professionals craving the flavors of traditional Trini cooking without hours in the...
Trinidad fry bodi with shrimp is a beloved dish in Trinidad and other Caribbean islands. This flavorful meal combines sautéed long green beans (bodi) with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and optional hot pepper for a burst of taste. Despite the...
Trinidad Bread and Channa: A Delicious Tradition with a Personal Twist In my previous post, I shared my take on boil channa (also known as "cup ah channa"). As a natural follow-up, I want to dive into another beloved Trinidadian...
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...
Aloo Choka is one of the several vegan chokas we enjoy in a Trinidadian diet. In this easy recipe, potatoes, commonly known as aloo, are peeled, boiled until tender, and mashed with simple seasonings, including onion, garlic, hot pepper and...
Murtani, also known as upar gaar or pepper choka is a spicy side dish or condiment that’s popular in Trinidad. Whenever cooking outdoors over a wooden stove, gas burner or cooking along the banks of a river, murtani is sure...
In Trinidad and Tobago's culinary landscape, few dishes evoke the same level of nostalgia and appreciation as "Trinidad roti.". There is a saying in T&T that is a testament to this fact, "I am not roti, I can't make everyone...