Chana masala (White chickpea cassoulet)

Recipe by Amrish Sood, head chef at Rang Mahal by Atul Kochhar

Chilli pakora

A delicious vegan snack, these pakora deliver crunch and a mild spicy flavour — they’re made with padron peppers but you can use hotter chillies if you prefer

Baked coconut dhal with spiced cauliflower & paneer

Let the oven do the work in this coconut, cauliflower and paneer dhal, where turmeric lends a beautifully golden colour. Enjoy with our homemade pickled onions

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

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

Afghan-style chicken korma with dried sour plums

Add dried sour plums to this Afghan-inspired curry to impart an interesting salty, sour flavour. If you can’t get them, use dried sour cherries instead.

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

Green chutney

Serve this gorgeous green chutney with naan bread as a side dish in any Indian meal. Green chilli, mint and coriander give the chutney its colour and kick

Beef dripping keema naan

These naan breads are made with minced beef and fragrant Indian spices including cumin, turmeric, chaat masala and chilli. Great for a weekend dinner

Chilli Bajji Stuffed with Coconut Chutney

A mildly spiced snack , popular as a street food and widely consumed in India. Every part of the country has different versions of stuffing to it. Here is mine with a sweet tangy and spicy coconut Chutney Filling!!

Idli (Rice cake) with coconut chutney

 

One-pan lentil dhal with curried fish & crispy skin

For an easy curry night dish, try this one-pot baked dhal – packed with Indian flavours and topped with white fish fillets