Kurhi (Karhee) | Divali 2017 || Taste of Trini

Kurhi or Karhee is one of our main Divali dishes back in Trinidad and Tobago. It is also a popular item at Hindu Prayers, and it is typically served on a sohari leaf over a bed of rice (use your index finger to create a hole in the center, so the boulders sit sturdy on the leaf). It is a dhal or split pea based soup, with a dense fried dough ball (similar to pholourie), which is called a boulder. The reasoning behind calling the dough balls boulders, is because they are very dense compared to pholourie.
Here's a recipe that was passed on from my mom to me, and it will be passed on to my future children. Happy Divali everyone!
Note: Although I grew up calling the fried balls "boulders", a viewer mentioned that it is also known as "pholourie".
Ingredients needed:
Boulders (pholourie)
3/4 cup of Split Pea/Dhal Powder + 1/4 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
Salt (to your preference)
Hot Pepper, chopped finely
4-6 cloves of Garlic, minced
4 leaves of Bandhania/Shadon Beni/Culantro/Recao
Kurhi (Karhee)
1/2 cup of Split Pea/Dhal Powder + 4 cups of Water + 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder + 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon of Oil (to chunkay)
1 medium Onion, chopped
3-5 Curry/ Karrapillai Leaves
1 Hot Pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons of chopped Bandhania/Culantro/Shadon Beni/Recao
1/2 teaspoon Roasted Ground Geera
1/4 teaspoon Curry Powder
6-8 cloves of Garlic, minced
Make sure the Kurhi cooks for a total of 45minutes to an hour.
Serve over Rice and enjoy with Curried or Stewed Vegetables!
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R.
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[@zahidalibaksh815]

There are those that don't care what u are doing or appreciate the effort u are doing to make the lives of people much easier by cooking the recipe u have done but never the less, there will be critics and haters who will always put u down. Never give them a reason because u are one in a million. Never give up the fight because there's plenty of fans depending on u; and may the almighty always keep u well and honest as u are......

[@TasteofTrini]

zahid alibaksh Sorry for the late reply. In life, when you are successful, there will always be haters and negativity around. I choose to stay positive and focus on being an advocate for Trinbagonian food and culture. Thanks for the kind words ☺

[@zahidalibaksh815]

Taste of Trini Thank you for kind words and keep those videos coming along....

[@MrSirAussie]

Wow Wow Wow........so delicious. HAPPY DIWALI TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY............have a wonderful festive season. Namaste & thanks

[@wahidaboodoosingh1567]

Wow it looks so good

[@basdeogeeawan9397]

I am used to in indian weddings dont know about avocado oil because that oil is not what we used cant beat us good job

[@lakbaskh]

Its looks good but i soak my dhal/split peas and grind it the grind one that sell has a lot of flour for my taste,Also i add grind greera when it finished.I also make the ploulorie from the same mixture.

[@lisamaharaj866]

hey! I made your kurhi recipe today and it was awesome like I knew it would be cos your recipes always turns out gr8.....thxs again :)

[@TasteofTrini]

lisa maharaj Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for watching!

[@MsCietz]

One of my favorites also!! 👍🏻

[@donnalobiondo7850]

Make it last week just like mom's same love it Trini 😀

[@sarnathkerala8160]

there is an appetiser made with crushed raw garlic n salt not sure if more bits are added can you elaborate pls

[@starzstarry]

hii.. can u do a fried soya recipe..thanks

[@TasteofTrini]

starz starry Will work on that for you, can't promise it will be done before Divali, but I will try. ☺

[@starzstarry]

Taste of Trini ok no probs..thanks

[@juleeramoutar7702]

Thank u for sharing always wanted to try but had no idea how to begin

[@nakeshaobrien9453]

What is the leaf u added at the beginning

[@aleshasahadool3909]

Ok i'll surely let you know

[@sandydreamer7705]

Thank you Lovely! I am going to try this on Sunday. God Bless you and my nephew, Kevin :)

[@TasteofTrini]

Nice! Let me know how it turns out 😉

[@sandydreamer7705]

Taste of Trini I will 😀

[@sandydreamer7705]

Taste of Trini it turned out great. Thank you sweetie!

[@aaudain1]

Please send me the link for carlarlo box, I tried searching for it on google, did not see it, guess I spelled it wrong

[@spanishDoll1]

Callaloo

[@rosannacook5262]

You should make a cook book

[@darksaint5247]

Nice recipe but thats too much pepper for 1 person lolzzzz anywho dont forget the invite for divali

[@estherbessor4577]

DAISY VISON

[@eflores62]

Pretty Lady I'm from Venezuela, married to a beautiful Trini just like you (she is from Rio Claro). Thanks to your explanation on this recipe I will surprise her this weekend. Thanks very much for your simple and understandable video.

[@rabssweet2116]

You take the mystery out of these dishes and make it seem manageable and easy. Ty for sharing your recipes I am definitely motivated to try them.

[@lifeisablessing247]

I remember eating this before...delicious! When you said "boulders" my Trini mind took me back to my childhood when children would tell each other "yuh talking and spitting boulders on me" 😂😂😆🔴⚪⚫❤

[@TasteofTrini]

lifeisablessing Haha, yes I remember that! 😆

[@gajaanan1]

We add smooth Curd or buttermilk. That give a distinct taste. I feel your recipes are original and untouched for a century. Love from India.

[@joyceali5958]

We like the way we make it, no sour milk just water

[@dunoripavalan1980]

Om Namah Shivayah... looks fantastic. I think I want to try it with round style saheena instead of boulders/pholourie. Nice bracelets by the way.

[@TasteofTrini]

Dunori Pavalan Thank you. A few of my viewers said it is called "salourie"- a mix of saheena and pholourie. Many blessings to you 🕉

[@kulwinderjaurra4244]

Hi we make this curry with yogurt And taste so good try it I am from North India

[@zarabees2123]

Does dhal powder is actually besan ?

[@allthings8953]

Yes yes karhee, rice and anchar hmmm😋great recipe👍

[@sarnathkerala8160]

cheers mate you are a champion of trinidad dishes thank you

[@TasteofTrini]

Sarnath Kerala Thanks for the kind words. I'm trying my best ☺

[@chefjasonperu]

My fav with buss up shot ...😊

[@TasteofTrini]

Jason Peru I am a rice girl lol I will try it with buss up shot next time! ☺

[@rosannacook5262]

Jason Peru

[@vaanijogie6610]

It is called Kurhi the boulders is just from kids being silly that the name stuck and ppl just let it be. Tysk

[@neeturamjass7512]

My friend...im going to make this for the first time for dewali..I've seen many versions but your is very simple like my grandma would of made back in the days.❤🥰

[@donbosc]

curry is traditional all over India. the only difference is in the curry they use ugurt to give it the sour taste!

[@karminiparsan4440]

I also like it with sahena boulders....by itself like soup with mother in law or with roti. Great job👍I am always so proud seeing one of the younger generation keeping our Indian traditional foods alive. God bless you richly 🙏

[@Ksealey89]

Thank you taste of trini, I've always wanted to improve my cooking and since I've found your channel I've learnt a lot. Thanks again

[@outragedlyrics]

Interesting recipe! Indo-Guyanese usually add tamarind in our version of Karhee. It really gives it a good taste.

[@lisamaharaj866]

OMG!!!!! I've always wanted to know how to make this.....yea!!!! I'm excited to make this..thank you again :)

[@andrearamkissoon-ramsook5766]

Making this tomorrow. Made my mouth water. Love the idea about the chunky pepper and bandanya in the bolderz! Thank you for the recipe ♥️

[@fairycakesandcookies]

Love this!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!! Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 making this tomorrow !

[@aaudain1]

One thing for sure, you always mention about if people have a different version of their way of making or cooking is okay, to me that's respect, for this reason I respect you for that, anyway about that video you just show us, I will try it, hope it comes out good

[@TasteofTrini]

Anthony Audain I started doing that because everyone cooks differently. I get a lot of comments that "this is not the way", so I'm just putting that out there. Hope you enjoy ☺

[@aaudain1]

Taste of Trini That's what good about yourself very humble and respect for other people, to me that's awesome

[@girlmeetsworld9374]

Thank you for the recipie cant wait to try it!

[@TasteofTrini]

Valini Ramkissoon You're welcome! Let me know how it turns out. Share your pictures with me on my social media accounts. ☺

[@lizzykay9912]

This is my favourite Divali/ Prayers dish - my mum makes hers with hard boulders since that's how she likes it, but I really like the type with softer boulders (which I had today from a temple my brother goes to) so I went looking for a recipe. You're one of the few out there, so thanks and good job.

[@nandanieradhakissoon6419]

at prayers, i usually eat it with roti not rice it tastes soo gud

[@TasteofTrini]

Nandanie Radhakissoon Oh nice, I love my rice lol I'll try it with roti next time ☺

[@nandanieradhakissoon6419]

yes also with some mother-n-law

[@Triniegirl]

One of my favorite dish God's willing I will try ur recipe thanks for sharing

[@grovebai0723]

Love this I will try this for sure. Thank you for sharing

[@sherry-annramlogan6075]

I am surprised you didn't put any baking powder in the pholourie, but it looked good...

[@billmisir]

Growing up it was a speciality for me at Xmas ❤️❤️❤️❤️😋😋😋.... plenty scotch bonnets🌶🌶🌶🌶 Hope your hubby is grateful to be blessed with a woman who knows how to cook .....you are awesome!!!! Make sure he sues .... [ help with prepping ] My wife does not eat this ..... more for me .... FREEZES WELL.😋😋

[@deluxe679]

Always wanted to try making this! Thank you! Gonna try it over the weekend Ps are you using a wok for your sauces? Is it better? I haven’t owned one since when i lived in the U.K. Hi from Couva 😊

[@AsYouLikeIt_Zendi21]

Cant believe after looking at most of your videos i only now came across this. i love how you explain things. You are my companion when i'm doing mischief in the kitchen. Thanks for all your videos

[@lenorasookhoo347]

Looks really good never made looking forward thanks

[@mariabelgrave7467]

Thank You Dear. I never knew how to make this. How I love this.🙏🏼🌺

[@annettegopaul7909]

Well done , it seems easy enough, I will definitely try to make it

[@sureshtekchandani2584]

my favourite too,we call it pakoda kadi thanks n GOD BLESS YOU

[@AshokPatel-bs2jp]

Bitia Tumhari kadhi ki recepi bahut badia hai hum log U P BIHAR Me bade chav se banate hai aur khate hai

[@riteshrana20]

In North India we use buttermilk instead of water.we also add sabut dhania ,methi Dana , black pepper seeds.

[@LazyCookPete]

I have never seen this dish before in any form, it's rather exciting to find something so new to me. You have a gift for surprising me with such marvellous recipes! Another great reason for staying tuned to your channel. This is a fantastic Diwali recipe and a great standby for when I'm entertaining vegetarian or vegan guests, so I'll embed it in my blog for posterity! Big love from the UK.

[@aleshasahadool3909]

I difinately going to try this

[@TasteofTrini]

Alesha Sahadool Nice, let me know what you think when you try it ☺

[@Qylon]

Best version I’ve seen so far. Will try your method. Mom taught you well👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@hazrawade541]

It was lovely listening to you throughout the preparations. Thanks for sharing your recipe; I encourage you to continue ...cheers!

[@vidjaitasewlal9745]

I have made this today is very delicious and tasty thank u for the recipe

[@marsharamjattan2997]

This was a treat, especially when my Mom took me to an Indian wedding.You make this recipe available so the we can have Karhee any time.stay bless ❤️

[@billmisir]

It’s one of my all time favourites. As a vegetarian from age 6 and being treated special by my mum, I was allowed to choose my meals for Xmas .... needless to say, karhee did not get a miss with plantain soup. That was over 50 yrs ago. Now in far off lands .... still yearn for those good old days.~~~ and eating from a leaf ... Shangrila! HAPPY DEVALI 🌺🌸🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@spanishDoll1]

Awesome

[@jasodamarcano8737]

Thank you dearly

[@sharinasingh5180]

You saved me I had forgotten how to make this dish. Thank you have a Happy Diwali May you be blessed with love happiness and prosperity. Lakshmi Mata bestow her blessings upon you and your amazing family especially your beautiful mother God Bless

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Hi sweetheart. Quick question out of curiosity - do you speak any dialect of Hindi? I’m from Fiji, and of Indian decent and we speak our own dialect of Hindi. :) thanks for sharing love! We had kadhi for Diwali too!

[@TasteofTrini]

Simply Blissful Living Hi! I don't speak any Hindi. My great-grandparents did, and never taught their children. It was more of a way of hiding their conversation from the children. They didn't think about passing the language along. We do however have a lot of Hindi names for utensils, food, and some of our dialect, but we speak primarily English. One word we us is "nah" which means no, but you all say "nahi".

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Taste of Trini we use nah for no in Fiji too and we use nai instead of nahi. The dialect in Fiji is very different than in India. If you ever hear someone from Bihar speak hindi, it’s similar to the Hindi in Fiji.

[@SBLtasteoffiji]

Taste of Trini oh and thank you for responding love!

[@lillyandrews8557]

Happy diwali to all viewers, have a safe and enjoyable night,

[@shalanabachu1736]

I use your recipe it came out good I am from Trinidad good recipe

[@CarolAnnFungLoy]

In suriname we also put chunks of young green mango ( for your portion 2) in the karhe to cook with it to

[@spanishDoll1]

Oh nice

[@sardonyxz]

I love this .gonna try to make it one day

[@TasteofTrini]

sardonyxz Thanks for watching! Let me know how it turns out when you try it!

[@angelwings2113]

Love this dish but never knew how to make it...thanks

[@emmabago]

Thank you..looks yummy will give it a try

[@anthonysingh3142]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I wanna try this out soon.

[@098believe]

Thanks for sharing, now I know how to make this.

[@sachinramsundar6968]

which 3/4 cup u use on thê cup it have 2 th e he 1 more up

[@beverleymansook-rahim2699]

love your trini recipes gonna try my hands on this recipe for sure

[@clg-chandra]

While making dough lot of whisking is required. AFTER FRYING kadhi pakauris , immediately pour them in cold water then they become soft. While preparing gravy use curd and gram flour and whisk properly properly so that it tastes better. Use yellow mustards also along with other frying ingredients. This will convert your kadhi into Indian style rather Trinindian. Love from India.

[@Dwoed]

Are you aware you have a trini accent? ;-)

[@savitryramkissoon6150]

Nice thing yum thank you for sharing

[@nelsonmerling1900]

Thank you for this wonderful recipe, greetings from Costa Rica

[@TasteofTrini]

You're welcome! Happy to hear you are representing!

[@danellamoses8501]

I love the kurhi karhee indian dish this is a very beautiful it,s a vegetarian dish i can see myself eating this incredable indian food i love it well done and keep it up😁☺😆😅😍😍😍😍😎😎😎😎👄💋💓💕💗💘💝💞💟👍👌✌✋👏👏👏👑🎀🍒🌷🍓

[@pamp1952]

Karhi is made with dhal not the powder

[@johnnykhan8942]

Thanks a lot for that Post , really enjoyed it

[@jennysingh6012]

thanks love will definitely b trying this soon

[@josannej4034]

Wow! Definitely trying this recipe for Divali. You made it look so simple... Thank you for it

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a happy and blessed Divali! 🎆

[@josannej4034]

@@TasteofTrini Thank you & same to you.

[@gitaramharack6921]

Never even wanted to try to make this, cuz it always seems to take a long time.. i will try it on a regular day and then for a prayer day. Incase i mess up. U made it pretty simple that i can understand. So thank you so much. I have used a few other recipes from you as well. Thanks for sharing andfor giving us a chance to learn. I appreciate that. Stay blessed!!🙏💚

[@joanballiram420]

I had it and love it. Thankyou

[@yvonneadrianaaubeeluck8192]

Yummy...bin Mauritius we call this Kuriburri we eat at weddings n festivals and any time we have left over boulders you call phoulourie, which we call gateaux piment or hot cakes... 🙏👌👏

[@spanishDoll1]

Love love love kurhi

[@margaretdwarika1771]

Hi your karhee looking delicious i never made it but i will surely give it a try...thank you for sharing your wisdom of cooking with us..❤🙏🇹🇹

[@spanishDoll1]

My mouth watering, dhal dumpling, carille and kurhi are my 3 fave foods

[@shereenmohammed9201]

Any trini indian dishes I need to find I always look at you video's first,your recipes are the only one I trust and it's very close to what I tasted as a child growing up......

[@dalinim3976]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Will be using it to prepare karhee for Divali this year :) I am away from home (Trinidad) and in Canada. This will sure "warm up meh soul" in all this cold weather! ;) Happy Divali!

[@ienmel]

My mom and grandma taught me to add a tiny bit of baking powder to the boulders just so they aren’t that dense and the liquid I patch the saffron with the curry and geera so it doesn’t affect your stomach...

[@saleemaabass3596]

Look so delicious There's no baking powder in it

[@TasteofTrini]

Saleema Abass Thanks! I never tried it with the baking powder. This is just pure split peas/dhal powder, salt, seasonings and water.

[@saleemaabass3596]

Thanks for replying I will try it Our Nabour gave my mom the recipe to make it I never made it

[@sharinasingh5180]

I tried your karhi recipe for Diwali and it was a hit . Thank you kindly. I enjoyed your pictures at the Nagar you looked beautiful love the outfit God Bless

[@roro17902]

I think this is a different twist to the Indian recipe of Khadi bari but yours is closer to the Mauritian currybari where you do add yogurt and sometimes eggplants, it is popular at hindu wedding banana leaf dinners with plain puris and other vegetables sides

[@camilleramjohn7167]

Where do you get the curry box

[@charismasamaroo4090]

Hi I didn't know I could make kurhi thanks to you dear it came out great & my family enjoyed it keep up the good work of sharing.....😋

[@lisab.99]

Love your videos ❤❤❤

[@romjaheim01]

damn girl, I'm about to come home and marry you lol

[@spanishDoll1]

💕

[@tarramattiebissoondial8079]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kavitaramgobindurgadeen9260]

Ok resh.... do you love karhee like me. I love it. I eat it with sticky white rice and when I can't eat any more I drink it in a cup. My mom always makes it cause I'm always scared to try. Your such a pro you inspire me to try.

[@TasteofTrini]

Kavitaramgobin Durgadeen Yes girl, I love it with the soft, sticky rice. I didn't try drinking it yet, but maybe next time. It's easy once you follow the steps. The only hard part is making sure it doesn't get too thick.

[@myroonrampersad4480]

Kavitaramgobin Durgadeen . That is the real thing girl.

[@kavitaramgobindurgadeen9260]

Myroon Rampersad I know right.

[@leeladebance3213]

Tried this recipe, but i made a little adjustment by adding a tsp of baking powder to the boulder mix came out great and the taste was awesome

[@ameenaallykhan4630]

We make khurry the same way except we add some natural yogurt at the end

[@TasteofTrini]

Ameena Allykhan Oh, I've heard of that. That's more how the East Indians prepare it. Will try it someday ☺