Indian

Lentil and basmati khichdi

This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients For the lentil and basmati khichdi 120g/4½oz basmati rice, washed, soaked for 15 minutes and drained 240g/8½oz red lentils, washed, soaked for 15 minutes and drained 1 tsp ground turmeric 4 tsp salt 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1½ tsp cumin seeds 1 dried red chilli 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 100g/3½oz cauliflower, cut into 1cm/½in…

Easy veggie massaman curry

This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 600g/1lb 5oz potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 2.5cm/1in chunks 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated 3 garlic cloves, finely grated 2–4 tsp Thai curry paste, any colour, according to taste 200ml/7fl oz hot vegetable stock, made with…

Slow cooker chicken korma

This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 2 small-medium onions, roughly chopped 100g/3½oz korma curry paste (or follow pack guidance for serving 4–5 people) 2 tsp ground turmeric 40g/1½oz flaked almonds, plus 2 tbsp to garnish (toasted if preferred) 8 small chicken thighs (about 700–750g/1lb 9oz–1lb 10oz) skin removed, boneless, excess fat trimmed and each thigh cut into 3–5 pieces…

Goan fish curry

This is made possible by BBC Food! Ingredients 650g/1lb 7oz sea bream, monkfish, cod, or haddock, cut into thick steaks (see tip) ¼ tsp ground turmeric pinch salt For the paste 70g/2½oz fresh or frozen coconut, grated 1 tsp ground turmeric 5mm/¼in fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tsp mild chilli powder 2 bird’s-eye chillies (use 1 if you prefer it less…

Pav bhaji

This recipe is courtesy of BBC GoodFood. Ingredients For the bhaji 400g/14oz potatoes (peeled weight), any variety, chopped into small chunks 200g/7oz carrots (peeled weight), chopped into small chunks 150g/5½oz cauliflower florets, cut into small chunks 100g/3½oz peas 50ml/2fl oz sunflower oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 300g/10½oz red onions (peeled weight), finely chopped 5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 15g/½oz fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 400g/14oz tomatoes, finely chopped 2–3 green chilies, chopped…