Your Go-To Snack: Crispy Roasted Masala Channa!
A tin of chickpeas, garbanzo beans or channa can go along way in your cooking. Not only are they
A tin of chickpeas, garbanzo beans or channa can go along way in your cooking. Not only are they
Salmon talkari (locally known as talcurry) combines yummy salmon sauteed together with wholesome
Rasgulla, commonly known by its traditional name as Gulab Jamoon, is a rich, classic Indian sweet that's fried and soaked in a sugar syrup. One bite releases a flood of flavours, especially from the cardamom spice.
During Divali, before lighting deyas, Hindus undergo a period of fasting and praying for the blessings of Mother Lakshmi on their homes. It's then that they offer the Goddess her favourite treat: 'Sweet Rice'.
This pumpkin curry, or what we Trinbagonians call talkari, has been passed down three generations, starting from Natasha’s late grandmother.
Trinidad's curry mango, also called mango talkari, is a side dish that hits tones of tang from the fruit and spice from amchar masala.
These are fritters made from flour and ground split pea (dhal) that are seasoned with saffron, pepper, garlic and herbs. They're no bigger than golf balls. After being shallow-fried, they're immediately devoured by being dunked into tamarind sauce or mango chutney.
This Indian sweet is a staple for households celebrating Diwali but it has become popularized as a year-round treat for anyone craving that taste of sweet, spice and everything nice.
Traditionally made with mango and spiced with cardamom, lassi is a happy medium between a refreshing and decadent dessert.
Each week we highlight local dishes that are commonly seen on tables across Trinidad and Tobago.