Cuisine inspired by the East Indian arrival #IndianArrivalDay #May30th The indentured labourers who came to Trinidad brought with them their own East Indian cuisine, complete with traditional seasonings and ways of cooking. Most important of their spices were the curries. In Trinidad and Tobago most Hindi words in common use today relate to the kitchen and food. Over time foods such as roti, doubles, saheena, katchowrie, barah, anchar and pholourie have become household names and are consumed by a wide cross-section of the society. Today, East Indian dishes are part of the national cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago.Some of the most popular East Indian sweet and savoury dishes as well as the most commonly used fruits and vegetables are Khurma, Peera, Ladoo, Goolgoolah (Ripe fig), Baigan ( Egg plant), Aloo – (Potato), Damadol (Tomato), Dhal (Split Peas). Popular areas in Trinidad where one can sample these delicious dishes are Debe, Chaguanas, San Fernando and St. James
Posted on: Tue, 27 May 2014 13:05:00 +0000
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