It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins of this dish but since pholourie has its origins in Indo-Caribbean culture it is only safe to assume that Carhee or Kurhi would also have the same origin. Trinidad and Tobago is known for preparing this dish, along with other tasty treats, during the celebration of Diwali (The Hindu festival of lights).
Carhee is a dish prepared from split peas and then putting a few pholourie balls into the mix to be immersed into the curry. It’s basically pholourie curry, which is what my mother referred to it as while recalling her experience eating this odd cuisine.
How To Prepare Carhee/Kurhi
Ingredients
- 4oz pholourie
- 1/4 pt dhal / split peas
- 1 hot pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 clove of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground massala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoon of water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Chopped eshalot
Preparation
- Mesasure dhal / split peas and put aside pholourie in a bowl.
- Grind pepper, onion, and garlic.
- Make a paste with geerah, ground massala, salt, curry powder, onion mixture, and water.
- Heat oil in pan.
- Add curry paste and fry.
- Add pholourie and turn.
- Add dhal and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add your chopped eschalot and serve with rice!
Benefits
Curry powder is highly anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial compounds.
Photo of split peas. Photo source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_pea
Split peas / dhal
- Rich in protein, an important nutrient that is responsible for the repairing of tissues and the restoration of energy.
- It can also lower your blood pressure and prevent heart disease. It has high soluble fibre which is great for lowering cholesterol.
- Regulates and maintains a steady flow of glucose.
- Improves bowel movement and good for overall digestion.
Nutritional Contents of Split Peas:
Calories – 231
Carbohydrate – 4 grams
Protein – 3 grams
Healthy fats – 8 grams
References:
- https://healthiersteps.com/health-benefits-of-split-peas/
- https://www.guyanesepride.com/recipe-details.php?id=1458
