swap_horiz Rajma Chawal Alternatives

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Ghormeh Sabzi

Ghormeh Sabzi is a traditional Persian bean stew deeply rooted in Iranian culinary history. It’s notable for its complex...

Iranian Persian Kidney Bean National Dish

9.6 Brilliant

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Sambhar

Sambhar is a traditional South Indian bean dish primarily featuring toor dal (split pigeon peas). The distinctive flavor...

Indian Tamarind South Indian Toor Dal

9.4 Excellent

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Dal Baati Churma

Dal Baati Churma is a traditional Rajasthani dish featuring small, baked wheat balls (baatis) and a rich, spiced lentil...

Indian Festive Rajasthani Mixed Lentil

9.3 Excellent

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Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a popular Maharashtrian dish originating from Mumbai. It features a fiery curry made primarily from sproute...

Indian Spicy Breakfast Maharashtrian

9.2 Excellent

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Bisi Bele Bath

Bisi Bele Bath is an iconic South Indian bean dish originating in Karnataka. It’s a spiced rice preparation featuring le...

Indian Spiced Rice Lentil

9.1 Excellent

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Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is a traditional Rajasthani sweet dish crafted from slow-roasted ground moong dal (split mung beans). Th...

Indian Dessert Sweet Rajasthani

9.1 Excellent

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Adas Polo

Adas Polo is an Iranian bean-dish featuring lentils simmered with rice. It’s a staple of Persian cuisine valued for its...

Iranian Dried Fruit Persian Rice

9.0 Excellent

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Medu Vada

Medu vada are deep-fried lentil doughnuts popular in South India. They’re made from urad dal (black lentils) that are so...

Indian Breakfast South Indian Fried

9.0 Excellent

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Gallo Pinto

Gallo pinto is a staple bean dish originating in Central America, particularly Costa Rica. It’s created by combining coo...

Black Bean Breakfast Rice Central American

8.9 Great

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Dhokla

Dhokla is a popular Indian snack originating from Gujarat. It’s a steamed bean dish crafted primarily with chickpea flou...

Indian Fermented Snack Gujarati

8.9 Great

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Chili con Carne

Chili con carne is a savory beef and bean stew characterized by its spiced flavor profile. It traditionally incorporates...

American Tex Mex Spiced Beef

8.8 Great

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Khandvi

Khandvi is a traditional Gujarati bean dish crafted primarily from chickpea flour and yogurt. The intricate rolling proc...

Indian Snack Gujarati Steamed

8.8 Great

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Gallo Pinto (Nicaraguan)

Gallo Pinto is a traditional Nicaraguan bean dish featuring rice cooked with kidney beans. It’s considered the country's...

Breakfast Rice Central American Nicaraguan

8.7 Great

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Kala Chana Curry

Kala Chana Curry is a staple North Indian dish featuring black chickpeas simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. It is...

Indian Hearty Punjabi North Indian

8.4 Great

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Besan Chilla

Besan chilla, also known as pudla, is a savory Indian pancake made from a batter of chickpea flour (besan) mixed with wa...

Indian Breakfast North Indian Chickpea Flour

8.0 Great

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Khichdi

Khichdi is a traditional South Asian dish made by simmering rice and lentils, typically yellow split moong dal, together...

Indian Comfort Food Rice Moong Dal

7.8 Good

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Aloo mutter

Aloo mutter, also written aloo matar, is a North Indian vegetarian curry made primarily from potatoes and green peas. Th...

Indian Potato Curry Pea

7.5 Good

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Shuleh (Afghan Bean and Rice)

Shuleh is a traditional Afghan rice dish strongly associated with the Hazara people of central Afghanistan. Unlike the m...

Comfort Food Rice Central Asian Afghan

7.5 Good

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Sem Phali (Indian Green Bean Stir-Fry)

Sem phali, also known as sem ki sabzi, is a traditional Indian dry stir-fry made using flat green beans or hyacinth bean...

Indian Vegetarian Stir Fry North Indian

7.3 Good

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Chili Mac

Chili mac is a United States dish that combines chili, usually a seasoned preparation involving meat or beans, with maca...

American Comfort Food Midwestern Macaroni

6.9 Fair