Spiced gram flour ladoo (besan ladoo)

Try this classic Indian sweet at Diwali. Besan ladoo is made with nutty fried gram flour enriched with fragrant saffron, chopped cashews and homemade ghee

Gulab jamun

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Pistachio barfi

Enjoy this traditional Indian sweet treat at special occasions such as Diwali. With the texture of soft marzipan, it’s richly indulgent and beautifully spiced

Jalebi

Make these sweet Indian treats by frying batter into crispy swirls, then dipping them in a sugary syrup made with cardamom and saffron

Green chilli chicken nachos

Make the most of easy shortcuts with leftover cooked chicken and grated cheese in this delicious sharing dish – perfect for your next gathering

Prawn tikka masala

Forget a takeaway and tuck into a midweek meal that will please the whole family with our easy, low calorie prawn tikka masala. Serve with naan breads

Boondi raita

Try this simple Indian side featuring boondi – small deep-fried chickpea flour balls – in yogurt with mint and cumin

Puris with potato masala (alu puri)

Try making this traditional Indian dish – a popular lunch during the Holi festivities in spring

Saffron flatbread filled with lentils & jaggery (puran poli)

Fill Indian flatbreads with sweetened, spiced lentils for a snack often served during India’s Holi festival

Coconut pastries (gujiya)

Make this version of a popular Indian sweet filled with gently spiced coconut, almonds and raisins. They’re usually made to celebrate the festival of Holi

Paneer & chickpea fry

Enjoy this fragrant paneer and chickpea fry with onion pickle garnish as part of an Indian-inspired feast

Carrot halwa (gajar halwa)

Make some indulgent gajar halwa, a popular dessert in North India. Often served at Diwali to mark the change of seasons, it’s almost fudgy in texture