TRINI KURMA

Eid ul Fitr is upon us and that means lots of food and indian sweets! Today’s recipe is going to be on kurma…a delightful indian sweet that’s enjoyed by many! YIELD: 50 pieces (approx.) but can vary depending on the size you cut them INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cold evaporated milk…

TRINI MALIDA/MALEEDA

INGREDIENTS: 1 hot paratha roti (12inch diameter) 1/2 cup condensed milk (approx) 1/4 cup evaporated milk (approx) 1 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground elychee 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4 tbsp margarine 1-2 tsp brown sugar raisins (as much as you like) cherries (as much as you like) Pinch of black pepper DIRECTIONS:…

VERMICELLI CAKE (SAWINE CAKE)

YIELD: 1 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish INGREDIENTS: 200 g vermicelli 1/2 cup condensed milk (can be adjusted) 4 tbsp margarine or salted butter 2 cups evaporated milk 1 cup water 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 – 2 cinnamon sticks (depending on the size) 8 cloves (approx.) 1/4 cup raisins (can be adjusted) 1/4…

FLOUR HALWA (TRINI SIRNEE)

YIELD: 1 13×8 dish with a 1 inch thickness of halwa INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups evaporated milk 8oz margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup condensed milk 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries) – this can be adjusted…

FAT KURMA aka TRINI GULAB JAMOON

YIELD: 15-18 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups powdered milk 1 cup all purpose flour 4 tbsp butter or margarine 2/3 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 tsp JGM Products ginger powder 1/4 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground elychee 7-8 almonds 7-8 seedless dates OTHER INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water…

CURRY CHICKEN AND (ALOO) POTATO

INGREDIENTS: FOR CHICKEN/MARINADE: 3 chicken quarters (2 leg/thigh and 1 breast), cleaned and cut into small pieces 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 1/2 tbsp green seasoning 1 1/2 tbsp JGM Products medium hot curry powder 1/4 tsp JGM Products roasted geera salt to taste TO BE USED WHILE COOKING: 1 small/medium onion, sliced…

POTATO AND CARROT HASH CAKES

INGREDIENTS: 1 pack multigrain Crix (30 crackers) 5 medium potatoes, peeled 1 large carrot 2 eggs Oil for frying (if necessary) JGM PRODUCT DRIED SEASONINGS: Paprika All Purpose Seasoning Garlic Powder Cayenne Pepper Parsley NOTE: Crix is a biscuit/cracker found in Trinidad. It can be used as a substitute for breadcrumbs. If you do not…

STEW FISH

INGREDIENTS: ½ lbs fish, cut into slices 1 small onion, sliced 2 pimentos, sliced 1 tomato, sliced 1/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/3 cup sweet peppers 2 cloves garlic, sliced ½ tbsp ginger, grated 1/3 cup ketchup ¼ cup oyster sauce ¼ tsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ cup cilantro/chadon beni (chopped) 2…

CREAM OF WHEAT HALWA

YIELD: 1 13×8 dish with a 1inch thickness of halwa INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups cream of wheat 2 cups evaporated milk 8oz margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries) – this can be adjusted…

CHINESE STYLE CHICKEN

Who doesn’t love some good Chinese food? This easy recipe for chinese style chicken, fried rice and Chowmein is too good not to try! INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN 2 leg/thigh & 2 breast 1/2 tbsp JGM Products Chinese Seasoning 1/4 tbsp JGM Products Five Spice Powder Oil for frying SAUCE: 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp ketchup…