Raita

This minty sauce with a creamy yogurt base is a classic Indian side – this version has garam masala and ginger for a warming kick

Fish mappas

A coconut fish curry, popular in the southern Indian state of Kerala – use pollock or any other sustainably sourced white fish fillets

Spicy mango citrus slaw

This vibrant raw salad with crunchy mooli, cabbage and peppers makes a perfect side dish to Indian-inspired main courses such as tandoori meats

Loaded naans

Top Indian flatbreads with a spicy, nutty paste, then load up with red onion, pepper and chunks of paneer for a quick and easy midweek meal

Tomato kachumber

This Indian chopped salad makes a fresh and flavourful addition to a sharing or buffet spread with tangy red onion, cumin and coriander

Curried pulled lamb

This meltingly tender shoulder of lamb can be cooked in stages over a few days – serve as the centrepiece for an Indian feast for friends

Spicy cauliflower pilau

This healthy, Indian-inspired side dish is made from cauliflower florets instead of rice – a quick and gluten-free addition to curry night

Tomato, runner bean & coconut curry

Pack three of your five-a-day into this Indian-style one-pot with red lentils, coconut milk and zesty lime

Fish tikka on garlic naan

Marinate white fish in ready-made tikka masala paste and serve over chapatis or naan bread to make this speedy Indian-inspired supper

Chicken korma melts

Add a fresh flavour to chicken breasts with this Indian-inspired creamy topping – serve with rice and salad for a weeknight dinner

Samosa pie

Cover spiced lamb mince, stewed potato and peas with crispy filo pastry for a low-fat, Indian-inspired dinner

Coconut fish curry

This colourful hake and prawn one-pot has Thai and Indian inspired flavours and is quick enough for midweek – ready in under 30 minutes