From New York-style sliders to artisan pasta, Malaysian gyoza (dumplings) and Indian bhel pur (a traditional roadside savoury snack made from puffed rice, potato, onion and spices) the standards are high and the ingredients are fresh.

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But some people dispute whether the dish of meat, potato, onion and turnip in a pastry casing originates from Cornwall or neighbouring Devon.

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Especially delicious: tandoori lamb chops, and aloo gobi matar (potato, cauliflower and green peas in a blend of onion, ginger and spices).

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Especially tasty: tandoori lamb chops, and aloo gobi matar (potato, cauliflower and green peas in a blend of onion, ginger and spices).

FORBES: Fact and Comment