Indian Food YOU WON’T Find in India!! EXTREME DOUBLES + Curry Roti in Trinidad & Tobago!!
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SOUTH TRINIDAD - The Indian ethnic community makes up one of the largest parts of the population of Trinidad and Tobago. Today we’re going on an Indian food tour in South Trinidad - and while many of the foods are Indian in origin and cooking method, they definitely have adapted to become completely unique on their own - Indian Trinidadian food! It’s going to be a delicious day with lots of food and lots of peppa!
Huge thank you to #visitTrinidad for inviting me to Trinidad and Tobago and for making this trip happen! Guide to the things and food in this video: visittrinidad.tt/things-to-do...
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Singh's Doubles (goo.gl/maps/JQJENDVPhcEun6KA6) - Debe, Trinidad - Our first stop on this Indian food tour is at Singh's Doubles. The entire town is known for their doubles, something you have to eat when you pass through. However, along with doubles, I was very excited to try something called a Saheena - a wad of taro leaves rolled up with dal flour and deep fried then filled up with curry chickpeas and all sorts of chili pepper sauce. Amazing!
Gewandass Doubles (goo.gl/maps/oNNT9xW7cvpLE1Vz7) - Mosquito Creek, Trinidad - To continue we headed to Gewandass Doubles for their extra spicy “Diamond Doubles.” This might be one of the spiciest doubles you can eat in Trinidad and Tobago, where the barra (fried bread) is actually dipped in chili pepper sauce and a few more pepper sauces are added - there was way more pepper sauce than chickpeas. It was so tasty!
Aunty Doll's (goo.gl/maps/FiAfosUm5av4WbFo9) - Fyzabad, Trinidad - We continued south a little more to Aunty Doll's, a Queen of Indian Trinidadian food! She cooked the traditional way over clay chulhas and open fire and she’s just so cool. She cooked an insanely huge meal that included over a dozen different local Trinidadian dishes and roasted coconut chutney and buss up shut - slapped roti! It was one of the most memorable meals in Trinidad and Tobago - the flavors were incredible, and it was so interesting to see the combination of Indian food and ingredients combined with the green seasoning and flavors of the Caribbean. Makes for an incredible and unique food culture!
CPL Tournament - Finally to complete this day of food in Trinidad and Tobaog, we happened to be there at the time during the CPL cricket tournament. It was so cool to go to a match… and of course eat some more food!
And that completes another incredible day of food in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Again, thank you to everyone who made this video possible and to #visitTrinidad!
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I love how Mark says words like 'Trinidad' 'pepper' 'dasheen' 'channa' like a true Trinidadian. We don't mind adopting you! Again,i love that you came and had a great time here...
bruh i thought this man wasn't seeing my comments dwag 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Jeneille!
Peppa
I think you will have to wait in line, cause there are plenty of countries looking to adopt Mark 😆
@@Whathappened875 PEPPAAAAA!!!🫑🌶🇹🇹
2 Slight peppa
As a Grenadian I’m so happy to see Trinidadian food finally get the recognition it deserves! So underrated!! When people think of Caribbean cuisine - Jamaica is often the only place that comes to mind! I was watching this video from beginning to end smiling ear to ear! 🇹🇹 🇬🇩
When i think of Caribbean food i think of Puerto Rican food
@@sertyuhg I’m not referring to just people in the USA
InToronto we have plenty delicious 🇹🇹Trinidadian🇹🇹 and🇬🇾 Guyanese 🇬🇾 food restaurants, which can be competitive. Of course Trinidadians say they do it best and Guyanese say they do it best. My opinion Trinis make the best Doubles , Sahenas, Aloo Pie, Baigani etc. The Rotis are almost tied but I give my Diamond 💎 Star to Trinidad. I am 🇧🇧 Bajan 🇧🇧 therefore I am not bias.o
As a 🇯🇲Jamaican, I agree wid yuh. Oh god, ah cud eat sum now!!! Wey de 🇹🇹 Trini resta rant dey? ❤
Yzm!!! Caribbean food underrated
I'm from India but grew up in Couva, Trinidad and as a child, Fridays were always about looking forward to my mom bringing home some of Ali's Doubles after her grocery shopping in Chaguanas. Now I live with my husband in India, and I (along with all the other expatriate kids from TnT in the 90s) can never stop gushing to our family & friends here about HOW OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD AMAZING TRINIDADIAN CUISINE TRULY IS! IT IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD 🌏💕
Does doubles tastes like chane Kulche? People in North India also sells bheege hue Kulche.
@@nehagupta-pk2yb Yes, you're right - similar in ingredients but there's def. this uniqueness to the taste of Doubles & I think it's because of the condiments they use...heavenly
@@daisylovescrochet oh okay, thanks ! 🖤
Being an Indian, it's proud moment that after hundreds of year our Indian tradition and traditional food is cherished and preserved, love and gratitude 🙏💐
We Trinis of Indian descent love and preserve our heritage
As a indian from mainland, it feels so amazing to see our brothers and sisters on opposite side of earth with great food culture ... And amazing hospitality.... ..
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Mainland? Probably some dumb kid trying to sounds relevant
@SnIpeR.7809 the main land of their ancestors which is indeed India
Damn, how come I as an Indian never knew about Trinidad 🇹🇹. I have only read it in story books during my school. Lots of love to Trinidad 🇹🇹 people from India 🇮🇳❤️
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Many Indian descendants live in Trinidad, Grenada, and some in Jamaica. The Indian diaspora is strong in the Caribbean ❤
@@N9mber lovely, have to visit soon👌🏻❤️
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Idk but you need to get your hands in some Trini food.. soo good.
Trinidad 🇹🇹 is now in my bucket list love ❤️ from India 🇮🇳
ANY OF THESE FOOD YOU GUYS STILL MAKE BAKE HOME AT INDIA, I THINK THE CULTURAL RETENTION OF INDO CARIBBEAN IS AMAZING N NOT OFTEN SPOKE ABOUT
@@user-fh5cn5yb8b every vegetable dish in this video is some form of Indian dish. Very similar.
@@user-fh5cn5yb8b surly amazing, btw i have tried some of these dishes in india but really wanna try the caribbean version.😍
I found it really fascinating seeing an "Indian" woman with an island accent, LOL.
I know she's actually Trinidadian, but she's of Indian heritage. I'm Indian-American, so I'm really only used to hearing Indians with an Indian or American accent.
🇹🇹 Love right back at you in India 🇮🇳
As a person from Bihar,the part of India where most migration took place to Trinidad and other carribean islands,it fills my heart with joy.Even after all these years,they have kept their culture,food and religion alive.Big love to our cousins,will visit soon.Jai Shri Ram.
Chup bihari mc
I was wondering why the dish names seemed so familiar.
I'm South african our food is also very similar, i think it's the same with fiji and Mauritian indian food.
So happy to see this
@@Amira22212 I have relatives that visited fiji they said that our dialects and food are the same.
I'm Filipino American, grew up in Queens around a lot of Trinis and it's my favorite cuisine in the world. Surprised Mark took like 8 years to go there. 🤣
Cool to hear that Kay, it was time!
I don't think we have as much over in California..but definitely that food looks delicious 😁
@@NachoTV come to Delhi . I will serve you Indian food ♥️🙏
Nice to hear you like our cuisine
@@piyushsingh9334 thanks someday it would be nice to visit. We love Indian food ❤️
You will find this in India. Taro leaves fried with chickpea flour is called "Alu chi vadi" in Maharashtra and Patra in Gujarat but it's served without toppings. The doubles looks like a variation of 'Chole bhature'. Never seen Chataigne before but it looks like Jackfruit. Grilled eggplant is 'Baingan bharta'. Dhal Puri is similar to Puran Poli but the latter is sweetened with jaggery. The Buss up Shut is just like a Kerala Parotta. Trinidad culture is fascinating.
Hi, Trini here & I must say, this is a very fascinating tidbit of info on the many similarities between our Indo-Trinidadian & East Indian cuisine. Love how food transcends borders!
Oh btw, Divali, Holi & a nationally observed holiday called Indian Arrival Day are also celebrated here
This is because our ancestors came from all these places!
@@stefanjay6856 thanks for telling, learning new things
@@Ajm833 your name is really good
This is not just an episode for food but an emotional rollercoaster to see our ancestors bringing so much culture to the other part of world. Love to my Trinidadian brothers n sisters. ❤️
@Maunesh Dhuri
Why was it an emotional "rollercoaster"? Did your emotions keep alternating between highs and lows because of this video?
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@@yevodee4024 ohh so I see, this is what your job is at CZcams. Dissing on other people’s comment. Soo much frustrated in your own life and seeking validation here. Get a life.
Trinis dont really have a culture or authentic food of their own everything is just remixes of other caribbean food and 95% of it just their version of indian food. Hence why the Indians in the comments feel interested in Trinidad lol
@@yevodee4024idk how you meant this lol, but ...if you look up the full history of indenturedom etc like....
Its all positive in this video YES, THIS AWESOME, WOOO TRINIDAD N TOBAGO 🇹🇹
But its ALSO bittersweet, at least imho, when you know the full history (let alone just present or even living history)
As a Ghanaian married to a Trinidadian this series is more than a vlog.. it’s my history lessons from primary school on screen. The transatlantic slave trade, the migration of Indians, as well as the history of the Arawaks and the Caribs is what’s culminated in the very special place and people that is Trinidad and Tobago. The similarities between our people, our culture, the mannerisms and our food is uncanny! And who can forget that infamous trini accent. It’s like music to my ears. Literally haha ❤️.. Well done Mark
Same for fiji. I just sent this link to mom. Uncanny how its so similar.
@@ajsnake64 I know. I get surprised everyday how cultures i thought were completely different share basic similarities
Coffee new singer
@@andrewfrancis5 ??
Trini GOLD, yummy.
I noted Mark's comment, "my mouth has never watered like this in my life", now the world can see what we are really about as a country.
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that comment sealed it right there!
As an African American who been all over the Caribbean i can say Trinidad is the most beautiful and modern Caribbean island......also the women are so classy intelligent and funny.
Thank you
Love and respect !!!
Yes… the women are amazing and the most beautiful in the Caribbean… maybe the world yes.
I am amazed to see our sisters and brothers have kept the Indian culture strong even after so many years.
As a Jamaican, I can say this was wonderful, love Trinidadian food.
@@magicmike6129 you couldn't resist. There are more similarities than you know. Let us commend were commendation is due and it leave it at that.
My bad I meant to comment on another jamaican rude comment sorry. I will remove 🙂
I love Jamaican food as well, lóve and appreciation from Trinidad 🇹🇹.
Our long lost brothers and sisters, Love from India!
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Now they are brown- americans dude
Fat also
@@ahuramjito2802 wdym
@@itsshirnequa9579 😁just kidding
I am half Indian,half Chinese Trinidadian and I love meh Trini food..We have it all from Indian,Creole,Spanish to Chinese with our own twist of Trini in there. Best in d world,dey cah touch we🇹🇹👍❤️😋
Except Duck all are traditional Bengali food... If you google you can find every Bengali recipe of these vegetarian dishes...
@@pulakgayen9614 Well our ancestors were from UP, Bihar, Bengal and other places in India so yes they continue to eat what is known to them. The only difference is that we are in a different location.
@@pulakgayen9614 I am sure they are the same but our dishes are very distinct with all the Caribbean flavors👍😋
@@pulakgayen9614 what's up with southen and bengali people trying to claim dishes. Can't you just watch and appreciate the video. Atleast once try not to bring it
@@friendlyatheist9589 You should say that to Mark Wiens... He mentioned Indian cuisine in the video & headline...
I learned of Trinidad through Soca music, Carnival, and the history through my studies in Suriname. Trinidadian food is truly an unmatched fusion of culturally rich peoples. Mark this is your best series yet!
I agree with you Astro Ash, this is his best series.
Trini food is great because of Indian cuisine.
The best foods...❤❤
@@mangopudding5979not only indin cuisines
I started crying. I'm so proud! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
Same here yes… tears of joy. I’ve been promoting my culture all my life and so happy the world gets to see what I was talking about
As a South African Indian we have similar history and it is amazing to see the similarities and the differences in how we adapted our cooking to our surroundings.
Yeah south african food is also very similar to food indians in fiji and Mauritius makes.
@@elainelindsey1306 this food is very very similar to my home country FIJI Islands. I can say surely the food is super delicious and mouthwatering
I am Trinidadian and visited Durban in South Africa. I felt like I was in Trinidad there! People ignored me until I spoke and they heard a different accent haha.
@@lydiakhemraj8713 I would love to one day tour Trinidad and Tobago. My great grandfather had apparently been there before coming to SA.
@@pdc6532 my family and relatives visited fiji. One of uncles still lives there. Our dialects and food are the same. We also follow the same customs and traditions
One of my fav episodes❤️ when auntie Doll started oiling the roti with the cup I just know her food is good‼️‼️ my great grandmother is from India 🇮🇳 and she used to make roti like that ❤️ her roti you can enjoy it plain..thank you for being authentic and not just doing the tourist spots!! I grew up close to where you visited before I migrated..🇹🇹🇹🇹
Mark Weins is more Trini than many Trinis. You handle those peppers and sauces like a boss and your enunciation of the names of the local dishes is impressive. Thank you and the people who organized your visit for showcasing our cuisine to the world.
As a Jamaican of Indian descent, I need to get to T&T immediately. If I could grab the diamond doubles from Mark hand right now. OMG.
Oh boii... The World is finally seeing how Trinidadians season their meats and cook our incredible meals. Mouth watering and tasty 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹💯💯💯🇹🇹
Now I'm hungry
So happy that the world gets to see our diverse and rich culture. Trinidad and Tobago to the world
Yuh done know. We cyah eat nothing without we seasoning lol.
Their food is potent, no chemicals or anything harmful in their foods. All natural and delicious 😋
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He is just showing all the Indigenous foods to the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the rural areas. There are lots of worldly fast foods available also in the urban areas.
@@cmarp066 I think she's referring to our cooking styles. Lots of ppl add artificial ingredients to their regular cooking at home, which isn't typical in Trinidad. Although I'm seeing some calaloo pack mix etc entering the markets 😖
Mark Wiens deserves the Nobel Prize of Peace
You bring peace between cultures in every video
Thank you very much for showing my home country SENEGAL 🇸🇳
Finally someone took the less trodden tourist path and found Trinidad's authentic local cuisine. Well done Mark Wiens on not just appreciating the food but the history and culture of our home as well. Top score to the team that was Mark's guide through out his visit, you guys did Trinidad and Tobago justice.
This is how Mark travels around the world for real culinary experiences. He always shows the authenticity of every culture he visits. His enthusiasm is so infectious and enticing.
My ex-wife (we have one son together -still friends) was from Trinidad Tobago she was a very good cook!!! I miss the Dhalpuri roti!!! I used to eat without anything in it!!! But when you add everything else .... PLAIN HEAVEN!!!
Extra proud to be a Trinidadian right now, it makes me very happy to see him thoroughly enjoying the things we eat basically everyday lol 😊😊🇹🇹
A doubles counter would've been fun as well 😂
You got probably one of the best name. Abigail is one of my favourite with Singh. Damn perfect combo
Stop dividing yourselves because an Asian Man Mark comes to Trinidad and highlight the Food. This Man Mark been All over the world. Stop the Nonsense. It's not the name of the place it's the People
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Dhall puri is the national street food of Mauritius 🇲🇺 Its an honour to be seeing it being cooked and appreciated in another country. Thank you ❤️
banla ena preske mem fason cuisiner kuma nous..mn surpris
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Coming fm Bihar, India where we love our Dal parathas and Dal puris, it was a nice surprise to come across Dhall puri when i was holidaying in Mauritius. I hv some fond memories of food and culture of Mauritius that's so close to us.
Wow!!!
I'm south african. When I searched for dhal puri and dhal pita recipes Mauritian food always comes up. I think Mauritian indians are bhojpuri or awadhi like some off our south african indians
As an Indian, I want to go to Trinidad now.
WE WELCOME YOU RAVI!!!❤
Seriously, Aunty Doll is putting on a MASTERCLASS here! Those dishes really look filled to the brim with heart and soul. Wish I could eat it all right now 😑
She's truly amazing!
I am happy that you could visit our T and T, andsample our food.
I remember when Tanty Dolly had just a tiny one woman operation . She’s a boss !
That's a whooping amount of dishes Aunty Doll made there.
@@MarkWiens mark try somali food now in toronto istar returant please
wow so heartening to see such a thriiving inidan desi community outside of india. God bless these people. Love from India
Thanks... love back at you too
Must say as a person that has travels quite a bit and have had the privilege of enjoying authentic Trinidadian food, can say it among the best food I have ever had. The Indian, African and Chinese influences make the country unique.
No wonder is is known as an Island paradise. The people are beautiful and the accent is very nice on the ear.
Love that Wiens Cricket jersey mate!
Trinidad food is very much a melee of the different cultures that make up its people. Of great influence also are the Spanish and Portuguese which are very influential in Trini cuisine. Trini food may have its roots In the various cultures but the end product is very unique.
Yes this is what it means to be a trinidadian different races , tradition,foods living as one respecting and enjoying each other one country,one nation, many different races one love
Exactly.
Seeing Mark stand up and eat our favorite foods like a true trini make my heart burst with joy
But does he eat all the food ?
He really captured our joy of food and cooking in this video and the last one . Makes me proud he showcased our food culture
Ent ❤
And he handle dat pepper like waw😅😅😅
He is drinking normal water and says "mhhhhmmmhhhh" like its caviar for him 🤦♂️ imagine giving Mark some Dogsh!t, he will still sayin "mgggh its tasty" .. freakshow 🤣
Mark eats a lot more pepper than the average Trinbagonian. He can really handle his pepper 🌶
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YESS!! HE CAN!! He really loves pepper. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
He is thai and thai food is hot
I find so too because I don't see him drinking any water after.....
He really eats a lot more pepper than the average trini
This episode has surpassed the 1million Mark. Congrats Mark and Trinidad . Wow amazing. Love from 🇧🇧
Right back at ya ! ! Bim is my second home and only place I'll live other than T&T. ♥
As a kid I always wondered why shivnarayan chandrapaul and ramnaresh sarvan are named Indian, that got me into knowing west indies culture . I love you all my brothers and proud you kept the culture alive.
We never wanted to lose our Indian heritage. Thank God the British left our ancestors in Trinidad to their own culture. I benefited more than a hundred years after as it was passed on. Jai Hind!
@@cscind100Yes, Right now Indian cricket team is playing in Trinidad and there are lots of Locals look like Indian.
Even Opener batsman Tegnarayan Chandrapaul too.
@@shivanshsingh7593 Large percentage of the local population in Trinidad are of Indian descent, yes
@@cscind100 Bro, is it raining in Trinidad??
@@shivanshsingh7593 It was lol
Unbelievable display of our Indo Trinidadian meals! Proud to be a Trini 🇹🇹
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Is it like u have absolutely no connection to real Indian indians .. anyways u look similar to us the 1 Billion + people on the other end of the world .. but also strange to know how communities get separated from their mother home land.. just know that your ancestors lived in a beautiful land.
@@bishoptoothpaste1858 are you speaking English because I don’t understand. Kindly Clarify what you were trying to say.
@@chelsea4854 as a Trinidadian let me translate. "Yuh look like ah born indian from India and you should be proud of your ancestors as they originated from ah beautiful country aka India"
@@unexpected7837 did you take the time to read my comment? Where did I say that? And I am mixed with Indian, French and English. But I am a proud trini. Until I meet Trinis like yourself.
I love how you have segmented the videos along specific themes. One on Street Food. One on Indian Food. I know a few more are coming! Uncle Clyde up in Paramin, Maracas, Tobago etc. and they are organized around different cuisines to truly show off the diversity. That will make all Trinbagonians very happy as nobody likes to feel left out.
Couldn’t have said it better myself! As a proud Trini, I love how he’s structured this series!
That's what I'm waiting for, I thought the street video was the only one
I would love to see those! His reaction to our food is priceless.
@@renukaramkhalawan9731 I love how he got the FULL experience at Aunty Doll’s. Probably one of the best ways I’ve seen Indo-Trini cuisine showcased on here. First time I’ve ever seen Mark full 😂
@@karinawilson4693 Visit TT really went ALL OUT to give him the full experience. I think there are at least 4 or 5 more videos to come. We going to see some real diversity plus each one does one cultural aspect as well. The Street food also highlighted pan. The Indian food highlighted cricket. T&T really getting showcased properly here.
The way Mark talks about Trinidad and Tobago. Makes me realize i've been taking it all for granted.
i love my people and my culture.
Thank you, Mark.
So sorry I never got to meet you.
I think why he said cannot find it in India is because there seasonings are different and things like double is not the same as cholte bhature different cooking in the chick peas and the bara.. its is a Indian fusion with Caribbean flavor.
Would definitely love to try this one day. Being of Indian origin from Durban in South Africa, it very much reminds me of our local version of Indian food here, very much Indian roots but adapted and evolved to become is own cuisine.
The transference of people, ingredients, their names and cooking methods over time and geographies brings tears to my eyes! Such resilience of nativity, and adoption by humanity!
Coloniasm took Indians to Mauritius, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa (among the largest indian colonies outside of India) ....n of course the Carribean n UK
CHATAIGNE is such a time consuming dish to prepare that when someone makes this for you it really is an act of generosity. I can eat that and roti everyday if it was available. 👍🍽✅🇹🇹🔥
And hard to find now a days
It looks similar but does it taste like jackfruit too? I also like the roasted or boiled seeds of jackfruit. I’m really interested to know the flavor of shadow benni? Is that how you say it? I’m having so much fun watching the Trinbago series.
@@mobayhottitude Chataigne doesn't taste like Jackfruit, it actually doesn't have much of flavor which means you can add to create a flavor. The seeds are nutty and soft when boil with a bit of salt. Shadon benni is very fragranced: fresh. It is a bit bitter but it's so unique you just have to try it. Has medicinal benefits
When mom makes it I know she was in an extra good mood that day 😆
@@Nickiyah thank you for that. It all looks so good I'll definitely have to try it
Sidenote: Macaroni pie is our traditional Sunday side dish on the island especially in Creole homes. Ham is our traditional Christmas protein, linked to out Spanish influences.
Nobody cares
Well said. Macaroni pie is from the creole indigenous side of Trinidad
I remember watching Mark when he was at 100k , so glad his channel has grown so big ! Deserves all the applause for continuing to bring amazing travel and food content to the world 👏
Thank you so much for your support over the years!
You are a true inspiration mark. I love to travel as well and now I always remember to be opened minded and to show appreciation for the learning experiences. The unknown is so enjoyable to me now
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I love how Trinis talk!!!
Thank you ❤
As an Indian I never Imagined that Trinidad and Tobago has such Indian influence .
Nearly half the population are of Indian descent... indentured labour system of the 1800's, these people ancestors came from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
@@TheAlmightyClipse That's so cool
@@TheAlmightyClipse That is a bit of a generalization. There were 2 ports where the ships left, one that left Calcutta and one that left Madras. The people are from the surrounding areas.
learn about Mauritius, Fiji, South Africa, Guyana, Singapore, Malaysia too….
Are you kidding man you’re Indian don’t you know you people were here first in America your ancestors were here first and then they took us African Melanated people from our wonderful land and brought us to America kill those reptiles hung up with everything that they could do to us conquer and divide that’s what the white man does and you don’t know what your history is you need to find out bro our ancestors built America the United States of America the white man is running the show over God‘s got another plan get with the program now !,
Mark's openness to experience something different without judgement or bias is so wonderful to see. You are a good soul mate. More power to you.
Exactly! He is an Awesome human being!!!
Mark display our food as a real Trini
I loved the first video of Trinidad .. I was hoping there was a part 2 because there is soo much more great foods to try like trini Chinese food etc.. thank you mark 🇹🇹✨ #happiestplacealive
You are so right our food is the best 🔥💯
Thank you Danielle, appreciate it, many more Trinidad and Tobago videos coming!
@@MarkWiens you’re welcome cannot wait ! 🥳
@@MarkWiens ur videos are amazing
@@MarkWiens I think you should mention it at the end of the video. I thought the video was the only video.
Mark is such a humble and appreciative guy, he is the one who says "thank you" when someone asks to take a photo with him. Love it. Lets all be like Mark.
Good to see old indian cusine well preserved by tridad people
Mark, so here I am living in Texas for over 40 years but born in Point Fortin Trinidad. You have made it to where it is like I am sitting next to you eating! All the Best! 🇹🇹
The "green seasoning" is our Puerto Rican " sofrito" same ingredients except for the chili and celery leaf. Crazy how we are 2 different cultures yet have similar seasoning and food
The green seasoning is from the Creole influence in all the Caribbean and also Louisiana.
@@Ajm833 Is it? I always thought green seasoning came from the Carib and Arawak Indians. But I could be completely wrong about that for all I know.
@@gk891 It comes from Ghana. You must watch Africans cook especially West Africans. Ghanians called it green pepper sauce. Ghanians blend all their foods, watch them cook.
A lot of the ways we cook and what we eat can be traced to the places where the people once lived.
@@Ajm833 Interesting. Thanks for that
In Panama we also use it and call it "recao verde"
It surprise me that it’s so close to Venezuela and most Venezuelans (including me until i had to travel there) know nothing about the existence of the delicious Trinidad Indian Caribbean curry food
My family is Venezuelan descent from Trinidad lots of Venezuelan in Trinidad my great-grandmother came to Trinidad to learn English and married an Indian man and had my had my grandmother
“delicious Trinidad Indian Caribbean curry food” is so funny but I love that description lol
And it’ll surprise you that we have incorporated Venezuelan food as our own. We eat arepas and lots of pastelles.
I was not even aware that such a big Indian community lives in Trinidad. Love to see our familiar dishes getting along with the Caribbean flavors! Thank you for bringing this to the world Mike! ♥
As a person from Jamaican decent, I’m not too familiar with Trini food…but let me tell you I would tear up all of this food. Just get me a fork & bib that food looked great…especially the feast from Aunty Doll 😋
Nah you don't need no fork. Best way to eat Trini food is with your bare hands. It tastes better that way.
I must admit. Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 got the most tastiest and the most delicious food in the Caribbean and maybe in the world ❤️🇹🇹❤️🇹🇹❤️
No Africa
Everything came from Africa stop the madness
Stop thinking like an Island Explore the world..Mama Africa is the best
Guyana has entered the chat...
It's the tastiest because of the Indian cuisine.
Fireside curry duck is d best, I literally have it every year for my birthday!!! Really happy Zaak hooked you up with some legit spots
Mark Wiens is gonna be the reason our Carnival next year is an even bigger success 😂 amazing portrayal of our culture and roots.
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Let's hope that the govt decides to fix the road for the tourists so maybe we won't have to bounce into space when we go through a pot hole
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@@tropicaldisaster8135 Hahha they will never! Can’t believe they sold their pitch lake
How do you EVER stop being in the MOST incredible unusual places EVER? I was enjoying a dinner while watching this and just got JEALOUS cuz your food was better than mine!
Unsual? 🤭 now that’s a new word to describe by country
I wouldn't say we're unusual lol
I loved watching this. And I saw so many regional influences of Indian food when Aunty doll was cooking. Made me a little teary to think of the people from different parts of india, who landed first and sat down and shared food with each other. I would love to visit Trinidad.
Please come ❤🇹🇹
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Plz come anything u will love the food and visit the islands
Thanks, Mark. This is a fascinating glimpse into how food from Eastern UP & Bihar might have looked 150 years ago before Indian veg food was inundated with 'Paneer this' and 'Makhani that'! Of course, with many local ingredients.
'Fuluri' and 'bora' are still part of that community's lexicon in India. Aunty even used the word 'phoron' for tempering/tadka, which is common even today in Bihar, Bengal, and UP although with 'panchphoron' (five spices - cumin, mustard, nigella, fennel, fenugreek) and mustard oil. The seeds and flesh of the fruit shown early in the video (shateen?) was cooked with techniques very similar to jackfruit, whose seeds are also enjoyed in India.
chataigne
The seeds and flesh fruit is known as Chataigne (sometimes known as seeded breadnut) native to New Guinea and the Philippines.
Jackfruit is different from chataigne.
Yes - western Bihar’s cuisine from the Aara Balia Chhapra area is slowly disappearing.
I miss the dishes my Nani prepared , even my mum can’t make those things .
Examples like - Pumpkin flower pakoda , pumpkin/tarp leaf wrapped and coated in besan and either steamed or fried cooked in mustard gravy . Pretty much a vegan version of Sarso maccha and so many kinds of bajkas (fritters) like even botttlegourd - imagine any vegetable turned into a fry . Side note - Western urban world only knows potato Fries and Recently falafel.
So many dishes that are disappearing.
Think Jackfruit pickle , Local plum pickle , especially the smaller brown ones. So many more - going down nostalgia trip
It would be great to find relatives who still live in India because so many don’t know where their ancestOrs came from
You need an award for this series Mark. As a Trinidadian living in the US, it's so nice to see you highlighting the cuisine in Trinidad and Tobago! Well done!
Awesome, I am of Indian origin from Fiji Islands, our forefathers were also bought to Fiji to work as indentured laborers to work in sugar cane farms. The food is very similar, especially the way charred eggplant and coconut chutney is made, thanks for sharing the video and the experience.
Mark bringing the world together, one video at a time. And he does so not with force and hate but with food and a smile.
Yep, i am happy he came to our beautiful country
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Wow ! Thanks Mark for the amazing video 😊. It is amazing that the Trinidad 🇹🇹 Indian food is so similar to the Indian food in Fiji 🇫🇯 Islands . I am guessing the indian ancestors of both countries must have come from the same region of India in the 1800s by the British as the cooking process and Indian words used are the same . So planning to visit Trinidad in the near future with my wife 😁
Yes, From the names I guess British took labors from North India. Thus the cuisine is similar.
I watched a few videos from Fiji, the weddings are similar too, there are slight variations but generally the same. I especially loved how the women were all dressed up in the ethnic Indian garments on all nights of the wedding weekend.
@@ard1947 Yes UP and Bihar most of our ancestors from India came from ❤🇹🇹
Was very surprised to see Saina being made here. I thought Saina was a Fiji only thing lol. So glad to see the mix of cultures here
“That’s because on the ship-ride Mauritius was the first pitstop. Indian labourers who could not withstand the harsh ship conditions and long journey stepped off at that point. Some also stopped off at Cape Town SA…the rest carried on and got off in Suriname(Dutch), Guyana and Trinidad… a handful made it all the way to Jamaica and even Martinique (French)…”
Above was my reply to Mauritian who also expressed familiarity with Trinis; but if you analyze deeper- the people in Mauritius, SA and so on may actually be blood-related because it was the same ship they were sailing and who knows? Some larger families may have gotten split up due to whatever extreme circumstances they were suffering at that time. And then if you rewind some more then there was another split at the ports in India themselves (Mauritius was the first pitstop on the westerly route, but there was an easterly route to Fiji and other pacific islands taking place at the same time). Hence Fijians claim the same familiarity as Mauritians to the West Indian diaspora; but I believe in many cases they most likely have direct blood relation and familial ties. A look at the surnames is very telling; many are similar with very slight variations, but you can blame the British ship captains for that inconsistency as the names were too complicated for them and they didn’t really care (they butchered the surnames and wrote anything that made sense to them on the ship logs which later became official identities of the indentured at their point of disembarkation. That would make an epic story; someone needs to research this Indian diaspora in more detail and make a docu-drama about it with perhaps a reconciliation of two long lost split families after a few generations and thousands of miles of separation)
I don't know how Mark manages to stay slim after eating all those delicious foods from all over the world. I'm putting on weight just watching him eat those Trinidadian dishes. I am a native Trinidadian born and raised but some of those foods I haven't tried but I will definitely try them when I make my way back to Trinidad. Enjoy Mark and Zaak.
Big up your whole self Mark for doing an amazing job of showcasing authentic Caribbean food and culture
Mark...again! you mixed with something crazy! I love roast pepper as a Trini but you are the champ! someone get this guy on Hot Ones! glad you are enjoying our many diverse foods spanning from many cultures. Proud
Thank you very much Shea, really appreciate your support!
Love how you said “Trinidad” like a true Trini.
Thank you for showcasing my country diverse and superb dishes. Our cuisine is second to none and TOP TIER! We have a host of “sweet hand” cooks/chef within our great country of Trinidad and Tobago.
We are indeed a melting pot of ethnicity.
Hear nah....im following this thread from Mark, it's almost midnight and I cannot stop salivating, I'm instantly hungry as if I had no dinner. Job well done showcasing our foods Mark, and you handle the pepper all how no matter how they served it to you...kudos!! I so miss my Trini food, a visit is long overdue for me
I totally agree
As Trinidadian from Claxton Bay. I remember eating doubles but we called it bara. We bought it after school. I miss all that good food. My mother had a mud oven. How she knew when things were baked still baffles me. It was fun. MARK MUCH LOVE FOR SHOWCASING OUR CULTURE 🤗😋😍
Trinidad and the Caribbean has the best food in the world!
That "Diamond Doubles" was made for you Mark!! PEPPA!! 🔥😅 Can't wait to see more from your visit to Trinidad and Tobago!! 🇹🇹
What is a diamond ? Never knew about it.
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@@kunge5 I'm Trinidadian and didn't know about it but apparently it's a regular doubles soaked and served with multiple styles of pepper sauce!
I'm an Indo-Jamaican and I'm planning my trip to Trinidad soon. AWesome food. Looks so delicious 😍😍😍
Awesome me too indo jamaican
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Wow! I've heard of our Trinidadian "Indian' brethren fr a friend who was a NY resident fr many years! Thanks Mark fr giving us a peak into such a wonderful culture and cuisine! The 'Doubles' resemble a 'puri' or 'kachori' or a modified 'kulcha/ bhatura'...with chana/ chhole'!! Awesome!! Watching fr Delhi
We also have an Indian delicacy here called Kachorie which is basically a better of flour and dhal that is deep friend and served with chutneys and other savoury sauces.
@@cassiebisram44 yes, the original Indian ' Kachorie' is made with dough ( whole wheat or refined flour) with lentil ( 'daal') stuffings with 'masala', rolled into a round 'roti' shape and deep fried in oil. The puffed delicacies are eaten with potato curry or any 'chutney' ( sauce) sides...😊
@@rajotavo Hola Dasgupta... are you a NRI?
@@shubhankardasgupta4777 nope, as u might hv noticed...but have worked out of India fr quite a few years.
@@rajotavo even the kochula she keeps on saying.. it's very common in bihari cuisine...i could relate with most of the food...thr chulha...we still make it on weddings...
What a great video, Mark!
Always loved the west Indian culture and people. This is probably one of the finest examples of two cultures integrating so well and finding the right balance.
As you mentioned, you dont find this kind of food in India as the migrants brought in the style from the 19th century and preserved it as such. It has hence also given a tribal touch to it. Fascinating indeed.
indian and african are the two largest ethnic groups in trinidad and tobago...none is bigger than the other and they both influence how our food is prepared and enjoyed
Same thing I was saying
Marks enthusiasm and description of what he's eating is so vivid that (embarrassed to admit) I find myself sometimes chewing along with him...lol
Appreciate it, thanks Michael!
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My mouth is watering .As a Trinidadian Indian who has lived in the States since I was a teenager it is wonderful how you are showcasing the whole culture ,the food ,the people ,music and esp Fyzabad ..I went to High School there....
Faizabad is actually a city in uttar Pradesh.. I'm soo happy that indian trini kept their food and culture ❤
Mark we love you. Thank you for showcasing our beautiful food and culture ❤ 🇹🇹.
I’m from Puerto Rico sending much love to Trinidad,Food looks amazing plus the island is so beautiful and great people,Great video ,Blessings.
Puerto Rico is also a beautiful island with wonderful food. Question for you. Is Puerto Rican sofrito similar to Trini green seasoning?
@@gk891 Yes Puerto Rico it’s beautiful,I love the Caribbean ,I haven’t tried Trinidad green seasoning ,It looks very similar to the sofrito,Much love.
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@@gk891 yes it is similar. We season (marinate) our meats and fish with it.
Hi Mark, I recently worked offshore on a drilling vessel with a few guys from Trinidad. One was of Indian origin but had the Caribbean accent (I love it). As always, your videos are great to watch and provide some enjoyable viewing, which is a welcome break from all the depressing things that are going on in the World these days. Keep up the good work and have fun in your travels :)
Sebastian & Ped
He’s not Indian origin with a Caribbean accent. He’s Indo-Trinidadian. His ancestors came to Caribbean from 1834 thereabouts and haven’t returned to India…. Are you European origin with an American accent? 🤔
I am from Suriname 🇸🇷
I'm really really happy to see the food of Trinidad and to see how they're cooking all kind of food.
Thank you so much for this video 💯❤️🌹👍🏻👌🏻
So happy that they share part of our Mauritian culture. Dhall Puri, the curries❤️
Dhal puri comes from India since many of our ancestors came from a lot of the same places in india, i.e., from bihar and UP we share many foods .
It must be said that Aunty Dolly definitely represented South! Thank you Aunty Dolls for cooking up a storm and handling up Mr. Wiens the way you did! South is ah love!
Aunty is from faizabad pretty sure because the immigrants named the place after their town in india.
I can't help but feel the pride in my country right now. We really do have an extensive cuisine with very complex dishes and ingredients.
We needed this! Thank you Mark! 🇹🇹
Thank you for giving my country this platform to showcase our wonderful and unique food🇹🇹❤
My mother grew up in Debe and my dad and I from Diego Martin…Mark thank you for showing the world what we bring to the table…a small island country with big flavors and big hearts
Everything you are eating there is of course available in India but they flavour and the twist of how they are cooking and dressing it makes all the difference , I wish I could taste all that yum 😋
Wow awesome!!! Aunty Doll's food looks amazing 🔥
My mouth watering omg i need to find her lol
Auntie Doll had become a legend. When I go to visit my relatives in Fyzabad I always overeat..the food there tastes different.😁
I like that he learns quickly and calls the dishes by the Trini name, he genuinely seems to enjoy what he eats. Wow this is certainly flavor overload!YUM! I am a bit jealous!
Fill with pride of my country, Mark reminded me of my grandparents who migrated from India and the culture they brought with them still remains with them.
It’s wonderful to see Mark amazing videos of Trinidad and Tobago, kudos to you Mark.
The ancestry of Trinidad Indians is from a state called Bihar - what they are cooking @ 15:08 is called "chokha" which is a mix of different roasted vegetables like eggplants, tomatoes and potatoes is originally form Bihar. this in Bihar is eaten with a whole wheat flour ball roasted on dried cowdung and its called "Littie" Littie Choka is the most traditional dish of Bihar
The "Dhal Puri" which is a stuffed bread stuffed with cooked and mashed lentils is also a version of Sattu paratha from Bihar. Sattu is the flour of roasted chick peas. in Bihar Sattu or the roasted chickpea flour is mixed with some salt and herbs and stuffed in dough balls then rolled out to make a paratha. It is an extremely nutritious food. Bihar is the place where lord Buddha got his "Enlightenment" in a place called Bodh Gaya. Unfortunately ancestors of the current Trini Indians were more or less treated like slaves and were transported to the Carribean islands to work in Sugarcane fields under the East India company. The current Trinis are probably the 6th or the 7 th generations but its a good thing that they could still preserve their cuisine and traditions. It will be interesting to see a Trini visit Bihar and explore his ancestral state and enjoy the cuisines and festivals, the culture of Bihar.
The best part is Cricket and Diwali are 2 of the most favorite topics of Any Indian be it from India or Trinidad or Guyana !! Nobody can ever forget Brian Lara from the Westindies team and Sunil Gawaskar of India - they were literally Gods of Cricket in the 90's . would love to visit this country, hopefully soon.
A lot have traced there ancestry and keep in touch with their relatives in Bihar/East UP. I unfortunately haven’t,😢
Yes Brian Lara, Rohan khanhi, kalachiran
@@Ajm833 you should come down to Bihar once just to touch the soil even if you dont have relatives there. Nov, Dec and Jan are good months to visit as it will be a bit cold. it might not be the most prosperous state in India but it does have a very rich history. The world first ever University was in Bihar called the Nalanda university and people from all over the world came here to study astronomy, philosophy and science among other subjects. try to find someone local in Bihar or try to find a family who can take you around Bihar. or connect with some good youtuber in Bihar. dont travel solo in Bihar though its not very safe. definitely no staying out late at night. And if you do come to Bihar you also must visit the neighboring state Uttar Pradesh and its famous cities of Benaras and Rishikesh. The Beatles lived for over 10 years in Rishikesh and those were the years where they had their most successful time of their lives.
We still call roasted vegetables chokas in Trinidad & Tobago. I'm always happy to hear from Indians in India how much was retained in IndoTrini cuisine.
We would love to have you visit Trinidad & Tobago and I hope to visit Bihar.
As a fellow Trini I am so proud of how you presented not just the food but the history behind everything
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As a Trinidadian it feels nice to be recognized for our different foods and i appreciate that u gave history backgrounds on it...also have you tried listening to soca?
You know that Mark Weins really does love the food since you see him finish it all! That's what a really foodie is all about! Best yummy face ever! also loving that his wife and son are almost always with him 😍