A Taste of My Culture

I would like to take your taste buds on a journey with me throughout my blog posts in the future. This journey started in 1845-1917 when British Colonialists visited India and promised better job opportunities for the Indians. About over 140,000 Indians came to the island of Trinidad bringing a whole new culture. When the Indians arrived in Trinidad they worked in the sugarcane fields as a way to survive. Being that they settled in Trinidad the spices were created differently. The Trinidad curry has more of a Caribbean style. Which consists of other spices that include coriander, tumeric, cumin, and fenugreek. Trinidad curry spice is used in a variety of West Indian dishes like meats, vegetables, and seafood. When using this spice it comes with a bursting of flavors in a unique way. Authentic Indian food has more aromatic spices such as tikka and tandorri masalas. Also, when the spices were substituted for traditional spices gradually the cooking techniques started changing.

On the other hand, I enjoy both West Indian and authentic cuisines. In the future of my blog, I will include recipes that I grew up eating. I love both cooking styles and the food is AMAZINGLY delicious! The best part about my culture is knowing both cuisines.