By: Caribbean Pot
October 31, 2025
Ingredient Guide
- Pommecythere (June Plum) – A green, tart Caribbean fruit that softens beautifully when simmered; provides the sweet-tangy base for the dish.
- Vegetable Oil – Helps toast the spices and form a rich flavor base.
- Geera (Cumin) Seeds – Adds a deep, roasted earthiness and authentic masala aroma.
- Garlic – Builds savory depth and complements the cumin perfectly.
- Wiri Wiri Peppers – Traditional small, round chili peppers from Trinidad that bring signature island heat.
- Anchar Masala – A blend of roasted spices (often cumin, fenugreek, and mustard seed) used in Caribbean-Indian cooking.
- Salt – Balances the tartness of the fruit and enhances the masala.
- Brown Sugar – Adds sweetness and caramelization that rounds out the flavor profile.
- Water – Used to simmer the pommecythe until tender and saucy.
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