Turkish / beginner
Turkish Bulgur Pilaf With Sweet Peppers And Tomatoes
Nutty coarse bulgur wheat cooked in a fragrant tomato-pepper base with butter and finished with dried mint.
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Sri Lankan / intermediate
Sri Lankan Spiced Young Jackfruit Curry
Tender green jackfruit slow-simmered in creamy coconut milk with tamarind, fragrant pandan leaf, and dark roasted Sri Lankan spices.
Palestinian / beginner
Gazan Tomato And Dill Seed Eggplant Skillet
A vibrant Gazan plant-based skillet of pan-seared eggplant simmered in a spiced fresh tomato, green chile, and crushed dill seed sauce.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Coconut Egg Curry With Lemongrass
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a coconut gravy flavored with lemongrass, crushed fennel seeds, and tempered fenugreek.
Indonesian / beginner
Tempe Orek (Sweet Soy Glazed Crispy Tempeh)
Crispy golden cubes of tempeh coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory caramel glaze infused with shallots, galangal, and bay leaf.
Nepalese / beginner
Nepalese Jimbu Tempered Black-Eyed Pea Stew
A fragrant Nepalese bean stew made with tender black-eyed peas, finished with ghee-fried wild Himalayan jimbu herb and warm spices.
Filipino / intermediate
Sizzling Filipino Tofu Sisig
Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with tangy calamansi juice, savory soy sauce, green chilies, and a creamy dressing served piping hot.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Garlic Yogurt Topped Mung Bean And Rice Skillet
Inspired by traditional Afghan Kitchiri, this comforting dish pairs tender green mung beans and soft rice seasoned with toasted cumin and fried onions, finished with garlic mint yogurt.
Japanese / beginner
Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi
Pan-crisped sesame-crusted tofu slices and glossy brown-butter shiitake mushrooms served over hot rice with a sweet-savory drizzle.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet
Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Tomato Braised Eggplant With Garlic Mint Yogurt
Tender skillet-braised eggplant rounds cooked in rich spiced tomato sauce, finished with a fresh garlic and mint yogurt drizzle.
Punjabi / intermediate
Punjabi Yogurt Curry With Crispy Onion Fritters
Tangy golden yogurt and chickpea flour broth simmered gently and studded with crisp fried onion pakoras.
Kenyan / beginner
Swahili Maharagwe Red Kidney Beans In Coconut Sauce
Creamy kidney beans gently simmered with warm ground cardamom, garlic, and rich coconut milk.
Korean inspired / beginner
Korean Soybean Paste Stew With Zucchini And Tofu
A deeply comforting home-style Korean soup featuring earthy fermented soybean paste, delicate tofu cubes, and soft summer squash.
Nepalese / beginner
Mustard Greens And Sweet Potato Tarkari
Earthy mustard greens sauteed with sweet potato cubes, tempered black mustard seeds, toasted fenugreek, and crushed timur pepper.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Spiced Zucchini Skillet With Garlic Mint Yogurt
Lightly seared zucchini slices stewed gently in a warm garlic tomato reduction and finished with cool garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Indian (Bengali) / intermediate
Bengali Spiced Chana Dal Cakes In Cumin Tomato Gravy
Steamed and seared split yellow pea diamond cakes simmered in a savory cumin and tomato gravy, a beloved vegetarian Bengali classic known as Dhokar Dalna.
Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Warm Chickpea Fatteh With Garlic Yogurt And Toasted Pine Nuts
Layers of crispy baked pita pieces, warm spiced chickpeas, garlic tahini yogurt sauce, and golden toasted pine nuts.
Chinese / beginner
Dongbei Savory Garlic Soy Potato And Eggplant Stir-Fry
Crispy golden potato cubes and soft Japanese eggplant tossed with green bell pepper in a sweet-savory garlic soy glaze.
Pakistani / beginner
Lahori Garlic Cumin Tarka Masoor Dal
Comforting Pakistani red lentil stew simmered with ground turmeric and ripe tomatoes, finished with a sizzling ghee tempering of sliced garlic, whole cumin, and dried red chilies.
ethiopian / beginner
Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentil Stew With Garlic Butter
A comforting earthy dish of split red lentils simmered with tomato berbere garlic and finished with spiced clarified butter.
Indian Bengali / beginner
Bengali Golden Moong Dal With Sweet Potato
A comforting, aromatic Bengali lentil stew made by dry-roasting yellow moong dal and simmering it with sweet potatoes and green peas, finished with a ghee and cumin tempering.
Somali / beginner
Somali Xawaash Spiced Kidney Bean Stew
A comforting, spiced Somali bean dish simmered with tomatoes, green peppers, and aromatic xawaash seasonings.
Indian (Bengali) / beginner
Bengali Poppy Seed Pumpkin And Cottage Cheese Stir-Fry
Sweet pumpkin cubes and pan-seared paneer coated in a rich, nutty white poppy seed paste tempered with nigella seeds.