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Chagos Coconut Fish

A fragrant island-style fish curry from the Chagos Archipelago, simmered in creamy coconut milk with curry leaves, ginger, turmeric, mustard and cumin seeds, brightened with chili and lime.

🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory$$

Kala

Kala (Kala Chana Masala) is a hearty North Indian black chickpea curry simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic, and warming whole spices. Brightened with amchur and lemon, it’s a wholesome, protein- and fiber-rich meal finished with fresh cilantro.

🇱🇷 Liberia$

Lacassá

Lacassá is a Macanese prawn and vermicelli noodle soup scented with balichão, coconut, and warm spices. Silky, aromatic, and lightly spicy, it’s finished with scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

🇲🇴 Macau$$

Pilhi

Pilhi is a comforting North Indian-style dish of soft wheat flour dumplings simmered in a tangy, spiced yogurt gravy, finished with a cumin-garlic ghee tempering and fresh coriander. It’s hearty yet light, perfect for an easy weeknight main.

🇳🇫 Norfolk Island$

Tamatar Gosht

A rich, comforting Pakistani/Indian goat curry where tender pieces of goat are braised in a spiced tomato-onion base with yogurt, ginger-garlic, green chilies, and warming whole spices.

🇵🇰 Pakistan$$$

Phall

Phall is an ultra-spicy British-Indian curry featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with tomatoes and an incendiary mix of red and green chilies, including habanero. Finished with fenugreek, garam masala, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom$$

Nom Banh Chok

Nom Banh Chok is a classic Cambodian rice noodle dish topped with a fragrant lemongrass–galangal–turmeric fish curry and a heap of fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. Bright, citrusy, and deeply savory from prahok and fish sauce, it’s a harmonious balance of light noodles and aromatic broth. Often served as a vibrant breakfast bowl in Cambodia.

🇰🇭 Cambodia$$

Resi

Resi is a Kashmiri-style lamb in a silky yogurt gravy scented with fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, and warming spices. Rich yet balanced, it’s finished with ghee and fresh cilantro for a fragrant, comforting main course.

🇨🇾 Cyprus$$$

Chulo Tarkari

Chulo Tarkari is a traditional Nepalese vegetable curry, made with a blend of potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and aromatic spices, offering a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.

🇳🇵 Nepal$

Mastika Mbuzi

Mastika Mbuzi is a delightful goat meat curry enriched with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, delivering a taste of traditional East African cuisine.

🇰🇪 Kenya$$

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