West Indian Recipes

How to Cook the Perfect Basmati Rice: A Foolproof Recipe

How to Cook the Perfect Basmati Rice: A Foolproof Recipe

Cooking the perfect Basmati rice can be a culinary puzzle I’ve spent years unraveling. After numerous trials and tribulations, I’ve come up with some essential steps for consistently achieving impeccable results. We all want restaurant-style basmati rice at home that is soft grainy, and flavorful. [continue reading]

Split Peas (Dhal) Pholourie

Split Peas (Dhal) Pholourie

Pholourie are a popular golden, savory, turmeric-infused, deep-fried dough balls that are sold by Street Food vendors and roti shops. In Trinidad, we have three primary types of pholourie: a light flour pholourie, a denser 100% split peas version, and a combination of flour and [continue reading]

Pigeon Peas Puri | Pigeon Peas Roti | Peas Paratha

Pigeon Peas Puri | Pigeon Peas Roti | Peas Paratha

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]

Chorai Bhaji Recipe & Benefits

Chorai Bhaji Recipe & Benefits

This Bhaji recipe differs from the previous version shared here as it requires chorai bhaji (chowrai bhaji) also referred to as amaranth leaves. Growing up in Trinidad, this type of bhaji grew abundantly in the yard. It is not a recipe the majority enjoyed as [continue reading]

Curry Chicken with Eggplant and Chickpeas

Curry Chicken with Eggplant and Chickpeas

In today’s recipe feature, I will be sharing my delicious recipe for curry chicken with eggplant and chickpeas. Are you tired of the same old chicken recipes that lack the excitement you crave? Look no further than this mouth-watering curry chicken with eggplant and chickpeas [continue reading]

Lentil Puri (Lentil Roti, Lentil Flatbread)

Lentil Puri (Lentil Roti, Lentil Flatbread)

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]

Healthy Turmeric and Geera Liver with Onions

Healthy Turmeric and Geera Liver with Onions

Winter takes a toll on my body, leaving me down, exhausted, and in a slump. I recently discovered the benefits of consuming liver and added it to my diet with much success. I saw a vast improvement in my mood, energy, and overall well-being. It’s [continue reading]

Simple Coconut Curry Fish

Simple Coconut Curry Fish

Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Curry Fish that I think you’ll love. It’s much simpler than my original curry fish recipe since we are not pre-frying the fish. This curry fish is an absolutely delicious and dish that is sure to [continue reading]

Curried Shrimp and Pigeon Peas

Curried Shrimp and Pigeon Peas

During my last trip to Trinidad, my aunty Toy (Dad’s sister) made me the most delicious curry shrimp with pigeon peas and dhalpuri roti. I have been craving it for a while and decided to call her for the recipe. She explained that she fries [continue reading]

Geera Pork

Geera Pork

Geera pork is a favorite appetizer (cutters) or main course and the ultimate comfort food for limes(hanging out) and around the holiday season. As the name implies, geera, also known as cumin is the prominent flavor. This spice perfectly compliments meats and curries. We also [continue reading]