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...
After posting dhalpuri and lentil puri on social media, the following request was pigeon peas puri. Like all the stuffed rotis I have made, peas puri requires the same process, patience, skill, and dedication. For the filling, fresh green pigeon...
You have heard and most likely eaten dhalpuri(a flavorful and very popular split pea/dhal stuffed roti), however, I am about to introduce you to the newest roti on the scene (aka my kitchen) Lentil Puri (Lentil Roti, Lentil Flatbread). I...
Curry goat is another very popular dish/delicacy in Trinidad, as well as Jamaica. It does not boast of a mild curry like curried chicken, but at the same time the curry is not overpowering. It's a special occasion, iconic meal...
This roasted duck and scallion pancake recipe was inspired by my very first business lunch downtown Manhattan decades ago. I ordered roasted duck with scallion pancakes at a fancy Chinese restaurant, and it was unforgettable. So memorable, I went home...
A delicious traditional Trini Stewed Chicken with Potatoes for added flavor and a delightful sauce! Seasoned with traditional green seasoning and other aromatics to maximize the flavor. Stewed chicken is a Sunday lunch staple and one of the simplest chicken...
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...
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...
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...
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...
After a long day's work, there is nothing like fried aloo and dosti roti. That's what I made for dinner tonight. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="766"] This is the best![/caption] I descended the stairs of the train station, walked across two...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1664"] Amazing Curry Shrimp and roti[/caption] I hope every one had a fantastic Mother's day weekend. I sure did. The gifts were simple, the love and appreciation endless. The payment for all the food and love I...
, Hello Friends! After posting this video on Youtube, it has quickly become one of the most viewed videos I have created--now more than 1 MILLION VIEWS!! I know many of you will also appreciate the printable recipe and introduction...
I know it's been a while, but I've just started getting back into the swing of things on this blog! I've been busy perfecting my video-making skills on You Tube! If you haven't seen any of my videos yet, please...
Pepper Roti, pronounced "Pep-Ah Ro-Tee", is one of the many variations of roti in Trinidad, along with aloo roti, paratha roti, dhalpuri roti, dosti roti, lentil puri, peas puri. My mom told me that the last paratha roti was...
What is Paratha Roti? What is Buss up shot /buss up shut roti? Paratha, also known as “buss up shut” is one of the various types of roti (leavened flatbread) ubiquitous in Trinidad, along with sada roti, dosti roti, dhalpuri...
Channa is also known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans or ceci beans. Aloo on the other hand is what we Trinidadians refer to potato. Hence the term channa and aloo. In this dish, channa and aloo are simmered in a fragrant...
