Keema, Korma and more: Indian dishes feature in best stews of the world

Phanaeng curry: A Thai curry, rich and creamy with a hint of sweetness, perfect for rice.  

Keema: An Indian dish of minced meat, cooked with aromatic spices and served with bread or rice also features among the top 50.  

Korma: A rich and creamy Indian curry, typically made with meat or vegetables and aromatic spices is 22nd on the list.  

Chingri Malai Curry: A Bengali dish featuring prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce finds itself at rank 18 on the list.  

Vindaloo: A spicy and tangy Indian curry, known for its fiery red colour and intense flavour has been awarded the 26th rank.

Saag paneer: A North Indian dish of spinach (saag) cooked with paneer cheese and spices was ranked 32nd.

Misal: Ranked 38th is Misal. This popular Maharashtrian dish consists of sprouted lentils cooked with spices and served with bread. 

Indio viejo: A Nicaraguan stew made with cornmeal, shredded meat, and spices, bursting with flavour, is the second best stew across the world. 

Karē: A Japanese curry, thick and aromatic, served with rice and a variety of toppings was judged as the third-best stew. 

Massaman curry: A Thai-Muslim curry, featuring tender meat, potatoes, and peanuts in a fragrant sauce, featured fourth on the list.

Moqueca: A Brazilian fish stew, cooked with coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, and dendê oil finds itself at the fifth position. 

Hünkar beğendi: A Turkish stew, featuring tender lamb served over a bed of creamy eggplant purée.

Bò kho: A Vietnamese beef stew, hearty and flavourful, served with crusty bread or rice noodles.  

Gulai: An Indonesian stew, rich and spicy, made with meat, fish, or vegetables in coconut milk. 

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