Urooj Mukhtar

Gaziantep gavurdagi salatasi: a fresh Turkish tomato, onion and walnut salad with pomegranate molasses and sumac. An easy no-cook recipe.

Mumbai-style pav bhaji: spiced mashed vegetables in a buttery tomato gravy served with soft buttered pav. Authentic street-food recipe and tips.

Afghan borani banjan: golden fried eggplant braised in garlicky tomato sauce with garlic-mint yogurt. Authentic recipe with step-by-step tips.

Salmorejo cordobes: a silky, thick cold Spanish tomato and bread soup topped with egg. An easy no-cook recipe with the key blending tips.

Turkish ezme: a finely chopped spicy tomato and pepper meze relish with pomegranate molasses and sumac. An easy no-cook recipe with tips.

Colombian hogao: a jammy tomato and scallion sauce that tops arepas, empanadas, rice and beans. The foundational criollo sauce, step by step.

Brazilian moqueca baiana: fish simmered in tomatoes, peppers and coconut milk with lime and cilantro. Authentic recipe with tips and safety notes.

Georgian chakhokhbili: chicken braised with tomatoes, onions and a mountain of fresh herbs. An authentic recipe with step-by-step tips.

Somali suqaar: diced beef sauteed with tomatoes, peppers and warm xawaash spice. A quick, authentic recipe served with rice or canjeero.

Filipino chicken afritada: chicken braised in a rich tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. An easy authentic recipe with tips.