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…
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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…
GARLIC NAAN (without yeast)
YIELD: 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3 gloves garlic, grated 2 tbsp plain yogurt 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 water (approx.) GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE: 3-4 tbsp melted butter 2 -3 cloves garlic, grated chopped cilantro or chadon beni (culantro) DIRECTIONS: Combine flour, salt, baking powder…
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN/MARINADE: 2 boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp salt 2 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 tsp ginger, grated 1/4 tsp JGM Products geera 1/4 tsp JGM Products turmeric 1/4 tsp JGM Products chilies powder FOR SAUCE: 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes (approx 5-6 tomatoes) 1…
POMMECYTHERE CHUTNEY
This condiment is a favorite with fried snacks in Trinidad. It’s a pretty simple and easy recipe to follow and takes no time at all to make. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb (approx 15-20) small pommecythere 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 6-7 chadon beni/culantro leaves 3 cloves garlic hot pepper (as you like) salt to taste…
SALTFISH ACCRA
YIELD: 10-12 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 – 1/2 lb saltfish 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp yeast 1/4 tsp sugar 1 pimento 2 cloves garlic 1 small onion 2 tbsp chopped chive 2-3 chadon beni (culantro) leaves 2 tbsp chopped celery 1/4 – 1/2 cup warm water DIRECTIONS: Boil saltfish for 10-15…
JENNA G THE HIJABI TT 