Indian mince with fresh tomato salad

This flavour-packed dish is super-cheap and speedy to make, the perfect family meal

Fried fish & tomato curry

Use a sustainable white fish like pollock in this southern Indian-style coconut and tomato curry with fresh coriander

Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine

Spice up supper with this superhealthy recipe that’s high in fibre, packed with iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day – it’s cheap too!

Paneer with broccoli & sesame

Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper

Cauliflower & chickpea pilaf

Delicious served on its own, or as a side dish with grilled chicken breasts rubbed with a little curry paste

Vegetable curry for a crowd

This vegetarian curry is great for feeding a group of mates on a budget, or make a batch to freeze

Chicken biryani bake

Keep this biryani bake in the freezer for an easy midweek health kick

Family meals: Mild chicken curry

A mildly-spiced curry with a rich yogurt sauce that will appeal to adults and children alike

Sag aloo

Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices

Healthier chicken balti

A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic from Angela Nilsen, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers