Dum aloo

Go meat-free with this Indian potato curry. Aromatic and full of flavour, it could work as a side dish or veggie main with your favourite sides

Vegan naan

Make a vegan version of naan to enjoy with your favourite meat-free Indian dishes using a dairy-free, plant-based block instead of ghee

Chicken dhansak

Make chicken go further with this Parsi curry where lentils create a hearty, creamy texture. It also has sweet and sour flavour notes

Manchurian chicken

Enjoy this popular Hakka (Indo-Chinese) shallow-fried chicken dish with a little chilli heat and some sweetness

Mushroom bhaji

Slow roast the garlic in this dish with cardamom to make it smoky and caramelised, and enjoy with rice or naan

Roasted cauliflower dhal with homemade gluten-free naan

Pack in four of your 5-a-day with a bowl of these spiced veggie lentils. Make your own gluten-free naan to scoop it up, or use shop-bought

Creamy coconut & spinach dhal

“This meal is a complete hug in a bowl. Substituting half of the rice for quinoa not only adds extra wholegrain goodness but also boosts the meal’s fibre and protein content. Alternatively, wholegrain brown rice serves as an excellent alternative. A squeeze of lemon juice is an excellent way to include vitamin C, aiding in the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.” — Dr Chintal Patel

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

Creamy tofu curry with homemade roti

Make a deceptively rich and filling tofu curry that’s entirely vegan. The roti will take just 10 minutes to make while the curry simmers

Chicken vindaloo

Turn up the heat with this member recipe for homemade chicken vindaloo made with plenty of aromatic spices. Serve with warmed flatbreads for a simple, satisfying supper