Trinidad Street Food: A Chana Doubles for only £2.00 at Trini Kitchen, Lower Marsh Market, London.

✓ Trinidadian "Doubles" is a very common street food in Trinidad and Tobago. It is a deliciously yummy snack made with two baras (Bara is fried flat bread very similar to Indian Puri or Punjabi Bhatura) it is then filled with curry channa (curried chickpeas).
We are pleasantly surprised by the many similarities between Trinidadian Food and Indian food, i.e. the names of the food and the similar spices used. But it all makes sense once you research and look a little bit deeper into the past history of the island.
There is a history of Indians coming to the Caribbean Island; these were people who were escaping poverty in India and seeking employment offered by the British for jobs either as indentured labourers, workers or educated servicemen, this occurred primarily between 1845 and 1917. The demand for Indian indentured labourers increased dramatically after the abolition of slavery in 1834. They were sent, sometimes in large numbers, to plantation colonies producing high value crops such as sugar in Africa and the Caribbean.
With the arrival of the Indians, they also bought their cuisine, culture and religion (Hinduism). Having bought along the foods and spices from back home; it was also possible to grow foodstuffs because the tropical temperature and climate was very similar to the Indian weather.
As you probably know by now, we absolutely love "discovering" secret places like this, a place serving delicious restaurant quality, home cooked food; but at very affordable street food prices!!! There is no secret to the recipe and preparation because the Chef Patron Mariana makes everything in full view of you.
Just some of the similarities of the foods:
Sada Roti = Tawa Roti or chapati
Paratha = Parantha
Doubles (Chickpea curry) = Chana Bhatura
Puri = Bara
Pelau Rice = Pilau Rice
The name of the stall is "Lagniappe - Trini Kitchen" and is located on Lower Marsh Market, London, SE1 7RG, U.K. (near Waterloo train station).
If you're planning a visit to especially taste some of the dishes seen, then please do contact them ahead to make sure they're on the menu on the day that you visit, you can message then via their social pages:
Facebook: @LagniappeFood
Twitter: @LagniappeFood
or you can call them on: 07810 274744
or email them: [e-mail]
A very special thank you to Mariana, who warmly welcomed us, was very hospitable and graciously allowed us a privileged glimpse into her kitchen to do the videoing - it genuinely felt like we were at home in our sisters kitchen.
In case you're wondering, Lagniappe means a small gift and in Trinidad is sometimes used to refer to the child that came way after their siblings. Jokingly, Mariana says that being 8 years younger than her sister - she's the Lagniappe...........basically a nice way of saying 'mistake child'.
It's worth noting that Trinidadian food is hugely influenced by a "mish mash" of cultures such as Indian, Black, Portuguese, Syrian and Chinese........
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The mixed "taster" box I had (in the previous video) was absolutely delicious and consisted of:
Rice "n" Peas (Matter Bhat).
Tamarind Chutney (Amli Sauce).
Okra / Ochro dry Curry aka ladies fingers (Bhindi Shak).
Avacado.
Lettuce Salad.
Fried Plantain.
Spicy Mango Pickle.
Homemade Coleslaw (without Mayonnaise).
Cucumber Chutney.
I created this video with the KZbin Video Editor ( / editor )
(Video recorded on Wednesday 5th July 2017).

[@1845May]

So proud to know that this Trinidadian girl is cooking such yummy trini food well done I hope she gets lots of customers.🇹🇹🇺🇸

[@SobrietyandSolace]

She looks like my mama.. I don't miss my family drama but I do miss the home cooking!

[@mr07623445678]

🙏🏽

[@tonyabrooks9014]

Now I need to visit Trinidad 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@amandeepsingh5129]

Fresh and delicious food ✌👌

[@mr07623445678]

🙏🏽

[@sheldonsingh4046]

Wow, she cooks everything there ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇹🇹😊

[@ricka4192]

de cook really handling she self nicely.

[@SunnyGhandle]

Wonderful! Is this still there??!?

[@mr07623445678]

Not sure if it's still there, I haven't been back there for quite a few years.

[@LarryFournillier]

She's a star 🌟 - fellow Trini! 😁👍🏽

[@jinxnekumora185]

Noooooooo The humanity No utensils required to eat doubles!!!!!!

[@ogoriginalghost7340]

Amazing too see this in London. Love it. Trini has some great food. I get mines in Atlanta Ga. ... Thanks for the video buddy.

[@MrPaulcharlier]

Great video! I'm particularly drawn to this as Trinidad is part of my heritage. My uncle would always go out early and pick up Doubles. But they would only go to a certain person due to the hygiene etc. Reason for going early is that they would sell out so quickly!! Keep up the good work man! :)

[@sunitafisher4758]

I can’t wait to visit her stall, all food served looked delicious and healthy. Mom was Trini so I remember her cooking fondly; Dad English, not a great cook. However my older brother can cook it like a boss, but he is always busy. I can only do few dishes and for rest I need utube for Caribbean pot. Other fav dishes I cannot gain right ingredients at times. Yum can’t wait, Doubles here I come 😊

[@mr07623445678]

Thank you for commenting, really pleased that the video bought back foodie memories for you. The food served up at this stall is genuinely yummy. Please do say hi from us when you visit.

[@elizabethshaw734]

I remember doubles fondly! :-)

[@malinveronique188]

I love watching this Trini sister. She is so efficient and the food looks great also.

[@xoxogossipgirl133]

Trini in d house🇹🇹

[@moviesync3131]

Doubles with a fork? ha wayyyyy

[@winstonseecharan5772]

doubles is the most tasty vegetrian i ever eat in fact there are that now eat good meat and they still cannot resist a doubles vender

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Yes, I love my meat and would rather not be without it but if I ever had to go vegetarian I would be having Trini food every day.

[@KitKat-tc6in]

I’d go there just to see her !! She is lovely 😊 and food looks great too !

[@licimatt5484]

I love this! Are you there all the time?

[@farhansarkar2561]

I have to say how beautiful this woman is😍😍😍

[@sallysammy7498]

Getta wife

[@lisarochester2978]

Where are you, I'm coming

[@TheMIKA900]

Wonderful description, thanks. :)

[@fisharefriends598]

Right outside my old office. Ah the memories

[@Nadia.535]

That man she served at the end sounded pretty rude

[@DonaldKing23]

What an awesome Lady. Food looks legit as well.

[@CheeraraTT]

Who is she ? This lovely hard working trini ! Her food looks great ! Where is she located ?

[@mr07623445678]

You can more info on her Instagram page: @lagniappe_food

[@CheeraraTT]

@@mr07623445678 oh thank you !

[@mr07623445678]

👍🏼

[@Motivation-su7fr]

@@mr07623445678 when are you in the UK and the address please.

[@mr07623445678]

@@Motivation-su7fr - You can perhaps try contacting her via her Instagram page: @lagniappe_food

[@nicholasb3605]

Nice

[@kencaribbean7728]

In Trinidad right now a Doubles is $5 TT ( less than $1 US and half of a UK Pound). So for 2 pounds, you would get FOUR Doubles----and the genuine thing too!

[@bazilj.toyloy136]

ken caribbean - you can’t compare the prices for different countries, different types of economies....🤦‍♂️ There is no equivalent...

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Looks yummy, nice to see street food in uk again, here in Malta too much red tape stops them trading.......support and like you !! .....always support back anyone

[@LifeUnfiltered-Raw]

Travel the world and aside from Indian food...Trinidad food is awesome.

[@bhavyatalwar]

I'll be waiting for you to come to Delhi sir 😊👍.... If you ever came after the month of April or May then do let me know because I'll take you to many restaurants to have many many different kinds of dishes!!

[@mr07623445678]

Thank you for your kind invite.........maybe next visit to India. I've heard that they have great tandoori momos' in Delhi.

[@moviesync3131]

Should be £.50 (Currency converter) What can £.50 get you?

[@THEFOODFATHER]

Great to see her again. Good looking food as always. South of Waterloo station aswell.

[@stankormy5717]

Delicious deal!!!

[@adventureproali5704]

Represent fuh we dey trini gyal

[@hellswindstaff91]

man that looks great and i think im in love she is beautiful

[@blazerdan227]

Doubles with a fork come on man

[@mr07623445678]

🙏🏼

[@KINGABSOLUT]

Hermosa mujer y mas que sabe cocinar 😍😉

[@roqayyahabidey932]

Hardworking lady RIP FOR HER

[@tellywebsamacharblog]

Why RIP ?

[@GP-il4de]

What's the curry that she poured on pulao?

[@VijaySharma-sn4ro]

बहुत बढ़िया

[@vkak1]

For real tho, I'd agree with the other comments....she is a beaut. And yep, that food looking boss.

[@mr07623445678]

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[@TheyCallMeJawsy]

Reupload

[@youmenso]

That looks just like a taco.

[@trini2DBone134]

It's nothing like a taco 🙄 *steupz*

[@Ronaldo-zg3zd]

Ohm

[@solohilltrip2265]

The poori and chana she gives is worth 10 rs in india and she charged 2 pound😀😀

[@jamestheinsider]

It's Barra - Not Poori (Puri) That is about the going rate in London for Doubles (In fact for that area, it's cheap) Yes, if you cook them yourself it's cheaper...

[@leehazlewoodism]

If she lives in London, she pays London rent.