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BengaliAloo Posto (Bengali Potatoes in Poppy‑Seed Paste)
A classic Bengali one‑pan side or light main: cubed potatoes cooked in a silky poppy‑seed (posto) paste with green chili and turmeric. Minimal washing up and fast to make.
32 min·easyVegetarianVegan
GeorgianBeet Pkhali (Georgian Walnut–Beet Spread)
A make-ahead Georgian cold spread of roasted beets and a spiced walnut-herb paste. Bright, tangy and sturdy in the fridge — serve as a meze, sandwich spread or side all week.
1 hr 10 min·easyVegetarianVegan
Southern ItalianCaponata (Sicilian Sweet‑Sour Eggplant Relish) — Make‑Ahead
A Southern Italian (Sicilian) eggplant relish of fried eggplant, tomatoes, celery, olives and capers dressed in a sweet‑sour vinegar sauce. It improves after resting and keeps well in the fridge for the week — serve on bread, with pasta, or as a side.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
- Trinidadian
Trinidad Aloo Pies (Potato Turnovers)
Street-food style fried pies filled with spiced mashed potatoes — cheap, filling and perfect for feeding four on a budget. Make a batch to eat hot with chutney or pack for a work lunch.
55 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Italian
Sicilian Caponata (Eggplant Agrodolce)
A classic Sicilian sweet-and-sour eggplant stew served warm or room temperature as an antipasto, side or light main. It balances fried eggplant with tomatoes, olives, capers and a bright red-wine vinegar agrodolce.
1 hr 5 min·mediumVeganVegetarian
- South Indian
Puliyodarai (Tamarind Rice) — make-ahead South Indian lunch rice
Tangy, spiced tamarind rice that keeps well in the fridge and tastes even better after a day. Make a batch and eat it across the week as a ready-to-eat lunch or alongside curries.
50 min·mediumVeganGluten-free