Rotis (chapatis)

Make a mainstay of many North Indian meals. Rotis – or chapatis – come in all sizes and thicknesses and are great served hot with butter or homemade ghee

Lime pickle

Pair this tart, tangy and refreshing lime pickle with a simple meal of dhal and boiled rice. The recipe makes a 500g jar and will last for three months

Simple mushroom curry

Serve these garlicky mushrooms in a rich tomato masala spiced with ground ginger, fennel seeds and cumin for an autumnal supper. Enjoy with rice or naan

Honey & soy chicken

This crowd-pleasing honey and soy chicken is great for family meals, buffets and picnics. Serve with rice and salad or steamed greens

Chicken drumsticks with cashew & turmeric (kalmi kebab)

Make this North Indian favourite: chicken legs marinated in garlicky yogurt, cream and cashew nut paste and spiced with turmeric and ginger

Grilled paneer wraps (kathi paneer rolls)

Enjoy these omelette-coated chapati rolls as a snack or treat at Diwali. They’re spread with coriander relish and stuffed with paneer seasoned with mango

Minced lamb & lentil patties (shami kebab)

Cook popular Indian party kebabs for Diwali made with lamb mince and lentils, seasoned with spices and sharpened with fresh coriander, ginger and chillies

Paneer

Making homemade paneer is suprisingly easy. This fresh cheese will have a softer texture than many shop-bought varieties, and is great in curries and salads

Shahi tukda

Enjoy a classic Mughal dessert of fried bread slices, steeped in sweetened cardamom milk, scented with saffron and rosewater and topped with chopped nuts

Kalakand

Make this aromatic Indian sweetmeat for a treat. It has a soft and grainy texture and is infused with cardamom and rosewater