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Egg • Middle East & North Africa
ID 76

Bastilla (Pastilla)

Baked Chicken Egg Main Course
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

bastilla-pastilla

Ingredients: Phyllo pastry (4 sheets), Chicken (shredded) (100g), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Eggs (1), Almonds (toasted & ground) (2 tbsp), Cinnamon & sugar (1/2 tsp each), Butter (2 tbsp)

833.2 kcal 42 protein 48.8 fat 58.5 carbs
Confidence 98% High protein
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Step 1: Cook chicken with onion and spices. Add beaten eggs to create a thick filling. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Layer phyllo with butter, add filling and almonds, fold into pie shape. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until crisp. Use a thermometer if needed to check for doneness.
Step 4: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon to serve. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • South Asia
ID 42

Biryani

Chicken Fried Indian Lamb
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

biryani

Ingredients: Basmati rice (1/2 cup), Chicken or lamb (150g), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Onion (fried) (1/4 cup), Ginger-garlic paste (1 tbsp), Biryani masala (1 tbsp), Saffron milk (1 tbsp), Mint & coriander (2 tbsp)

516.8 kcal 47.8 protein 7.8 fat 54.5 carbs
Confidence 99% High protein
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Step 1: Marinate meat with yogurt, spices, and paste. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Partially cook rice with whole spices, drain. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Layer meat and rice in a pot, sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, and herbs. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Cook on low heat (dum) for 25–30 minutes. Serve hot. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Mexican • Latin America
ID 170

Chiles en Nogada

Mexican Celebration Stuffed Peppers Walnut Sauce
Cook time 120 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

chiles-en-nogada

Ingredients: Poblano chiles (2), Ground pork or beef (150 g), Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Tomato, chopped (1/2 cup), Apple & pear, diced (1/4 cup each), Plantain, diced (optional) (1/4 cup), Raisins & almonds, chopped (1 tbsp each), Cinnamon & cloves, ground (pinch each), Walnuts (soaked, skinned) (3/4 cup), Milk or cream (1/2 cup), Fresh cheese (queso fresco) (2 tbsp), Sugar & salt (to taste), Pomegranate seeds & parsley (for garnish)

1162.9 kcal 51.2 protein 71.4 fat 76.1 carbs
Confidence 84% High protein
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Step 1: Char poblanos over flame or broiler until blistered; steam covered 10 minutes. Peel skin, slit lengthwise, and remove seeds carefully.
Step 2: Picadillo: Sauté onion and garlic; add meat and brown. Stir in tomato, diced fruits, raisins, almonds, and spices; simmer until thick. Cool to warm.
Step 3: Nogada: Soak walnuts in hot water 10 minutes, then in milk 20 minutes. Peel if needed. Blend walnuts with milk/cream and queso fresco; season lightly with sugar and salt.
Step 4: Stuff chiles with picadillo. Spoon nogada over at room temperature. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
Step 5: Serve traditionally at room temp; batter-frying is a regional variant but not required.

Simmered • South Asia
ID 46

Chole Bhature

Fried Main Course Simmered South Asia
Cook time 75 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

chole-bhature

Ingredients: Chickpeas (boiled) (1 cup), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Tomato (chopped) (1), Chole masala (1 tbsp), Garlic & ginger paste (1 tbsp), Bhature dough (2 pieces), Oil (for frying)

531.2 kcal 25.8 protein 9.8 fat 88 carbs
Confidence 92% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Sauté onion, ginger-garlic paste, and tomato. Add chole masala. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add chickpeas and simmer till thick. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Roll and fry bhature until puffed and golden. Maintain a steady medium-high heat and make sure not to overcrowd the pan, which helps to achieve a perfect golden crisp..
Step 4: Serve hot with chickpeas. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

French • Europe
ID 102

Coq au Vin (France)

Chicken French Main Course Simmered
Cook time 90 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

coq-au-vin-france

Ingredients: Chicken thigh (1 large), Red wine (1/2 cup), Carrot (sliced) (1/2), Onion (chopped) (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Mushrooms (1/4 cup), Butter (1 tbsp), Thyme (1/4 tsp), Salt & pepper (to taste)

496.7 kcal 46.4 protein 21.2 fat 21.7 carbs
Confidence 94% High protein
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Step 1: Sear chicken in butter. Set aside. Sauté vegetables. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add chicken back, pour in wine, add thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve with crusty bread or potatoes. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Indian • South Asia
ID 47

Dosa with Sambar

Indian Main Course South Asia
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

dosa-with-sambar

Ingredients: Dosa batter (1 cup), Oil (for cooking), Toor dal (for sambar) (1/2 cup), Tamarind paste (1 tbsp), Sambar powder (1 tbsp), Mixed vegetables (1/2 cup), Mustard seeds (1/2 tsp)

512.5 kcal 15.4 protein 15.4 fat 76.9 carbs
Confidence 94% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Cook dal until soft, then add veggies, tamarind, and sambar powder. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Temper mustard seeds in oil and add to sambar. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Pour dosa batter on hot pan, spread thin, and cook till golden. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Serve crispy dosa with sambar. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..