Appam (called Hoppers in English) is a type of fermented rice pancake that is popular in South India (esp. Kerala) and Sri Lanka

Channa Masala is a classic sour chickpea dish popular in north indian restaurants

Dal makhani (or Dal Bukhara as a famous variation without the kidney beans) is a classic Delhi dish of smoky, creamy, butter lentils made with black whole urad dal

Kheer is one of the most popular Indian desserts, a simple rice or vermicelli pudding with dried fruits, cardamom, nuts, and saffron

Matar paneer is a classic comfort food with peas and cheese in a mildly spiced creamy tomato gravy. This version is made with tofu and cashews replacing the cheese and heavy cream.

Khichdi or Khichuṛī is a traditional south asian rice and lentil dish that is the inspiration for the British kedgeree and Egyptian Koshary

Saag paneer or palak paneer is a traditional vegetarian dish of pureed leafy greens and cheese

Tikka masala is a classic dish that is considered the national dish of the UK

Cashew crema adds a creamy tanginess to vegan Mexican recipes in place of yogurt, cheese, and/or sour cream

Place of Origin: Argentina

Salsa means sauce in Spanish and can refer to many different kinds of sauces

The best guacamole is made from good, ripe avocado.

This slaw is a fantastic healthy side for mexican food or filling for tacos\!

Beans are commonplace across Latin American and Caribbean cuisine with the most common being black turtle and pinto

Place of Origin: Veracruz, Mexico

Chorizo is traditionally a Spanish cured, smoked pork sausage made with paprika.

Place of Origin: Unknown, but likely the area around Mexico City

Place of Origin: Middle East - It is not known exactly where hummus comes from but the word comes from Arabic and the earliest known recipes come from Egypt. This recipe follows…

Molokhia (also spelled mulukhiyah or a few other ways) is not well known in the western world but is popular in the Levant, especially in Egypt

Place of Origin: Aleppo, Syria

Shakshuka

Place of Origin: Tehina / Tahina / Tahini is a sesame seed-based condiment popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East

This is an inauthentic Ethiopian recipe that uses Beluga Lentils

Gomen is a healthy, mildly spiced stew of greens that tastes delicious

Niter kibbeh is a spiced ghee that is used to infuse flavor into many ethiopian dishes

Black-eyed peas, or cowpeas, are popular in the southern United States

Marinara sauce (or just red sauce) is an important element of Italian-American cuisine

Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes, where to begin..

This peanut sauce makes a delicious marinade for tofu or tempeh or satay sauce

Place of Origin: Catalonia