Golden Trini Pholourie with Tamarind Dip

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly fried pholourie wafting through a Trini kitchen — warm, spiced, and irresistibly golden. Using the Chief Essentials Bundle, you can make authentic Trini Pholourie that’s crisp on the outside, soft inside, and perfect for dipping in tamarind or pepper sauce.

Ingredients List

• 1 cup Chief Ground Split Peas
• ½ cup Chief Ground Rice
• 1 tsp Chief Baking Powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp turmeric or curry powder
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup water (adjust for batter consistency)
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Tamarind Dip

• ½ cup tamarind pulp
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp pepper sauce (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

1. Mix the batter: Combine split peas powder, ground rice, baking powder, and spices in a bowl. Add water gradually until you get a thick, spoonable batter.
2. Rest the batter: Let sit 20–30 minutes so the baking powder activates and the mixture aerates.
3. Heat oil: In a deep pan, heat oil over medium‑high until shimmering.
4. Fry the pholourie: Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
5. Make the dip: Combine tamarind pulp, sugar, garlic, pepper sauce, and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
6. Serve: Enjoy warm pholourie with tamarind or pepper sauce — the perfect Trini street‑food bite.

Tips & Serving Suggestions

• Add chopped scallion or shadow beni for extra flavor.
• For a lighter texture, whisk the batter briefly before frying.
• Serve alongside fried plantains or doubles for a full Trini snack platter.

Ready to try this at home? Use the Chief Essentials Bundle — Ground Rice, Lion Split Peas Powder, and Chief Baking Powder — to bring authentic Trinidadian street‑food flavor to your kitchen. Shop the bundle and all your Trini essentials at MyTriniGrocery.