Trinidad pumpkin recipe

This authentic Trinidad curry pumpkin is full of Caribbean flavors and is the perfect low-carb friendly showstopper recipe. Sweet and savory perfectly married. Fresh pumpkin with onion, garlic, and bold Madras curry powder full of turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chilies. The simple secret ingredient, sugar, balances the boldness of the spices. Even those who second guess curry recipes love this curry pumpkin dish.25.6g carbs, 3.6 g fat, 1.8 g protein*nutritional content based on ¼cup of…

A classic pumpkin talkari recipe for cooking pumpkin as done in Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the Caribbean, including Guyana. This unique vegetarian dish is very simple to make and it's one of the most tasty pumpkin recipes you'll ever make for your family.

In my recipe below, cubes of pumpkin are sautéed with the simplest of ingredients; olive oil, garlic, onion and the optional hot pepper. It's steamed until tender, then mashed to a smooth, pate-like consistency. Roasted ground geera (cumin) is also added at the end of cooking to highlight the flavor of the pumpkin. (Mummy swears by the addition of a little brown sugar).

Enjoy a taste of Trini cuisine at home.

Yield: 8-10 Servings INGREDIENTS Coconut Oil- 1/4 cup Garlic - 2 tbsp (finely chopped) Onion - 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Scotch Bonnet Pepper (no seeds) - 2 tsp or to taste (finely chopped) Whole Geera (Cumin) - 1 tsp Curry Powder - 1 tsp Pumpkin - 2 lb (1/2 inch cubes) Caripoulé Leaf - 1 Salt - 2 tsp Brown Sugar - 2 tbsp METHOD 1. Heat a medium sized pot over medium heat. 2. Add coconut oil. 3. Add garlic, onion and scotch bonnet pepper. Allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Add who

Trinidadian Pumpkin Choka is a traditional Indian seasoned and mashed pumpkin dish served as a side. It often accompanies “sada roti”.

Trinidad Corn Pie is an irresistible casserole loaded with flavor and a kick of heat. A must-have for the holidays that's good all year

Another cornmeal recipe we make here in Trinidad and Tobago is "Paime" (pronounced pay-me), a sweet, wholesome and simple recipe, most popular during the Christmas season. The process of making a Trinidad paime is similar to pastelle; you just don't add any filling since the dough has coconut, raisins and pumpkin making it rich in

Trinidad Bakes, also known as "Fried Bakes" or "Trini Bakes," are a popular breakfast staple in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean islands. These fluffy, golden-brown delights are a perfect way to start your day, and they're surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you're new to Caribbean cuisine or a seasoned cook, this Trinidad Bakes recipe is sure to become a favorite.IngredientsTo make approximately 10 bakes, you will need: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder •…

Warp-Speed because you make it in the microwave - no all-day cooking for this spicy-sweet spread! My kids like to put it on their toast, and pretend they're having pumpkin pie for breakfast! It does taste like pumpkin pie filling, and makes a wonderful hostess gift. Make sure your recipient puts this right into the refrigerator! NOTE: Don't try to "home can" this. It's hard to get the dense-textured pumpkin hot enough in the center to assure it has processed properly, and from what I've…