Montreal’s Best Caribbean Food for When You’ve Had Too Much Poutine — Dining on a Dime

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium and tailored to taste.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habaneros provide similar heat, while jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

Visit La Maison du Cari to try authentic Caribbean food.

Order roti filled with beef, chicken, and goat.

Discuss the differences between Caribbean and Indian curries with the restaurant staff.

Taste the roti and comment on its spiciness and texture.

Explain the preparation of doubles, including the fried flatbread and chickpea filling.

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