
Bengali Potol Aloo Dalna
Potol aloo dalna is a Bengali curry of pointed gourd and potato in a light ginger and tomato gravy.
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Potol aloo dalna is a Bengali curry of pointed gourd and potato in a light ginger and tomato gravy.

Rui macher kalia is the richer Bengali rohu curry, fried first and then simmered in a deep onion and tomato gravy.

Rui macher korma cooks rohu in a mild Bengali yoghurt gravy, gentler than the usual kalia.

Shorshe bhetki is Bengali bhetki in a sharp ground mustard sauce, steamed rather than fried.

Sorshe pomfret cooks pomfret in a sharp ground mustard sauce, the Bengali treatment for any good fish.

Tok dal sours red lentils with raw mango, a Bengali summer dal served at the end of a meal.

Bhandare wale aloo tamatar is the temple-kitchen potato curry, made without onion or garlic and thin enough to serve to a crowd.

Bharli vangi stuffs baby aubergines with a Maharashtrian masala of peanuts, coconut and sesame, then simmers them whole.

Bharwa tinda stuffs apple gourd with spiced gram flour and cooks the pieces whole.

Bhetki macher paturi wraps fish in a mustard and coconut paste and steams it inside a banana leaf.

Bhindi masala is a dry North Indian okra sabzi cooked with onion and tomato so the pieces stay firm rather than turning slippery.

Polish bigos is a slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, cabbage, pork, kielbasa, mushrooms, and warm spices.

Champaran chicken handi seals chicken in a clay pot with mustard oil and garlic and lets it cook unopened.

Dehati chicken is a rustic Bihari curry cooked with plenty of onion and garlic in mustard oil, and no tomato at all.

Bihari masoor dal cooks red lentils thin and finishes them with a mustard oil tempering.

Nenua chana dal pairs sponge gourd with split Bengal gram so the water the gourd gives out thickens into the dal.

Sarso machli is a Bihari fish curry in a sharp ground mustard gravy, cooked in mustard oil.

Bistek Tagalog is Filipino beef steak simmered in a glossy soy-calamansi sauce and finished with soft onion rings.

Blanquette de veau is a pale French veal stew with mushrooms, carrot, cream, egg yolk, lemon, and a smooth white sauce.

A creamy Bahian prawn and cassava stew finished with coconut milk, coriander, and dendê oil.

Bobotie is a South African spiced minced beef bake with raisins, apricot sweetness, and a gently set egg-milk topping.

Bœuf bourguignon is a French beef stew simmered with red wine, mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, carrot, and herbs.

Bossam is a Korean boiled pork dish served in wraps with lettuce, ssamjang, garlic, chili, and crunchy sides.

Bouillabaisse is a Provençal seafood soup with saffron broth, white fish, prawns, mussels, fennel, tomato, orange zest, and herbs.

A British pub-style plate of sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich onion gravy.

Butter chicken is grilled marinated chicken folded into a tomato gravy finished with butter and cream.

Cape Verdean Cachupa is a hearty hominy and cowpea stew with smoky sausage, cabbage, sweet potato, pumpkin, and a slow-cooked body.

Mushroom ghee roast cooks mushrooms in the Mangalorean ghee roast masala, sharp with tamarind and dried chilli.

Cakalang suwir rica-rica is Manado-style shredded tuna cooked with bird’s eye chiles, tomato, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, turmeric, and lemon.

A Mexican home-style beef and vegetable soup with tender beef, potato, carrot, corn, cabbage, zucchini, coriander, and lime-style lemon.

Mexican-style shrimp cooked in a bold red chile diabla sauce with tomato, garlic, guajillo, and árbol chiles.

Bone-in chicken thighs are gently braised in an aromatic Cantonese soy sauce mixture with ginger, rock sugar and warm spices.

A historic Peruvian stew with dried potatoes, pork, ají panca, peanuts, and warm spices.

Carolina pulled pork barbecue slow-cooks pork shoulder until shreddable, then coats it in a tangy vinegar-brown sugar sauce.

Cassoulet is a hearty southwest French bean and meat stew with duck confit, pork sausage, pork shoulder, herbs, and a crisp breadcrumb top.

Cayman-style fish rundown simmered in reduced coconut milk with peppers, thyme, and vegetables.

Champaran mutton handi seals goat meat in a clay pot with mustard oil and garlic and lets it cook in its own steam.

Chettinad chicken curry is built on a dark roasted spice blend, hotter and more peppery than most South Indian curries.

Chettinad egg curry simmers boiled eggs in the dark roasted Chettinad spice blend.

Meen kuzhambu is a Chettinad fish curry, sharp with tamarind and cooked in sesame oil with shallots.

Chettinad mushroom masala cooks mushrooms in freshly ground coconut and the region's dark roasted spices.

Pepper chicken masala leans on coarsely crushed black pepper, the Chettinad way rather than chilli heat.

Chettinad prawn masala cooks prawns fast in the dark roasted Chettinad spice blend.

Chettinad soya chunks masala gives soy chunks the dark roasted Chettinad spice treatment.

Chettinad vengaya paruppu is a peppery pigeon pea dal with whole shallots and a fresh coconut-fennel paste.

Chicken cacciatore braises browned chicken with tomato, white wine, onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary.

Mexican chicken enchiladas in a bright tomatillo salsa verde, finished with queso fresco and crema.

Mexican chicken simmered in a green mole sauce made with tomatillos, herbs, poblano, and pumpkin seeds.

Chicken keema dal cooks minced chicken into the dal so the two finish together.

Chicken korma is a pale Awadhi curry, the chicken cooked in yoghurt and cashew paste with no tomato at all.

A Puebla-style Mexican chicken dish with a deep chile, seed, nut, spice, and chocolate mole sauce.

Chicken tikka masala pairs charred marinated chicken with a creamy spiced tomato gravy.

Cincinnati chili is a smooth spiced beef sauce served over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans if you want the full ways.

Aloo matar is the everyday potato and pea curry, cooked in a thin onion and tomato gravy.

Dal tadka cooks pigeon peas soft and finishes them with a tempering poured over at the end.

A Yucatán-style slow-cooked pork dish marinated with achiote and sour orange juice, served tender and shreddable.

Coq au vin slowly braises chicken with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, carrot, garlic, and herbs.

Egg lababdar cooks boiled eggs in a smooth cashew and tomato gravy finished with cream.

Hungarian chicken paprikash is a gentle paprika-rich chicken stew finished with sour cream for a smooth, comforting sauce.

Cuban ropa vieja with tender shredded beef, peppers, tomato, olives, and capers.