There are a few recipes from childhood that I haven’t had in years that I’ve wanted to recreate. The problem with this is that not only am I cooking based on a memory, but one from when I was a child with less sophisticated taste buds. It proves to be a bit of a challenge, sometimes its a hit and others a miss. Yesterday I managed to fall right in the middle, not a miss but just not what I… Read more »
Posts Tagged: roti
Paratha Roti Demystified
Roti is a type of Indian flatbread that comes in many different types and flavors. .This is usually served with stews such as curry or baigan choka. Its very popular in India and parts of the Caribbean. In Guyana it is very popular as a breakfast item. Today I’m sharing my mom’s recipe for paratha roti. I will attempt to demystify this simple but complex dish. My mom makes the best Roti so when I decided to make this, I… Read more »
Baigan Choka or Roasted Eggplant…my love.
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that there is strong influence of Indian culture in my homeland Guyana. This dish that I grew up eating shows that. Eggplant or baigan is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. I love it! This is a simple and delicious way of preparing eggplant. It is simply roasted and seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper. Traditionally this dish is prepared on an open flame. The eggplant is placed directly on… Read more »