Roti is a beloved staple in Trinidadian and Caribbean cuisine, celebrated for its versatility and ability to complement a variety of dishes. These soft, leavened flatbreads serve as the perfect vessel for savory curries, stews, and even vegetables. Whether it’s dhalpuri filled with seasoned split peas, paratha (buss-up-shut) with its flaky, buttery layers, or sada roti, a simpler variation often enjoyed with chokas or sautéed sides, each type of roti tells a story of tradition and flavor. Made with simple ingredients like flour, water, and sometimes ghee or oil, roti is as comforting as it is satisfying, making it a must-have for any authentic Trinidadian meal. Here at CookingWithRia.com, we’ll guide you through the art of making roti and pairing it with the perfect dishes for a true taste of the Caribbean.
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]
This Pigeon Peas Puri recipe is a hearty, stuffed roti made with seasoned green pigeon peas. Perfect with curry or on its own, it’s filling, flavorful, and a true Trini favorite. A Reader Request Fulfilled: Pigeon Peas Puri After sharing my recipes for Dhalpuri and [continue reading]
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 developed this recipe only after [continue reading]
Roast Bakes or Pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. Accompanied by eggs, slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece to scoop up smoked herring and tomatoes, saltfish and tomatoes or buljol is quite a gratifying experience. [continue reading]
Fried Bake (also known as “fry bake”) is another very popular Trinidadian breakfast “bread”. It is actually fried, not baked. If you have heard of the most famous Trinidad bake and shark, this is my recipe for the “bake” with a little twist. Find the [continue reading]
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 and recreated this delicious combination [continue reading]
Coconut bakes, coconut pot bake, roast bakes or pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. How to enjoy these bakes? Full of coconut flavor, eating it with fried eggs, or slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece [continue reading]
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]
As a young girl growing up in Trinidad, my grandma taught me to make ‘choat’, it was a crepe like dessert made with a mixture of flour, sugar and milk. It satisfied my desire for something sweet after running around the neighborhood, playing and making [continue reading]
After a long day’s work, there is nothing like fried aloo and dosti roti. That’s what I made for dinner tonight. I descended the stairs of the train station, walked across two streets to get to my parked car, placed my lunch bag in the [continue reading]
Hi! Born and raised in Trinidad and now living in New York, I’m passionate about preserving the traditional recipes that shaped my childhood while blending the rich flavors of the Caribbean into global favorites.