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Mixed vegetable pilau (Subz mutter pulao)

Vivek Singh's mixed vegetable pilau (subz mutter pulao) is packed with cauliflower, carrots and peas. Serve with lamb or goat curry.

Vegetarian

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Aloo paratha (potato flatbreads)

Chef Rohit Ghai shares his recipe for aloo paratha, potato-stuffed flatbreads. Delicious for breakfast, or as part of an Indian feast.

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Pancakes

Malpuas (sweet pancakes)

Rohit Ghai shares his recipe for malpuas, sweet pancakes fried in ghee and dipped in syrup. They’re traditionally made during festivals.

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Impressive recipes for a special occasion

Frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake

Ravinder Bhogal's spectacular frozen thandai semifreddo meringue cake is perfect for a big Diwali gathering or other special celebration.

Gluten-free Vegetarian

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Easy cakes

Rose and pistachio cake with cardamom toffee sauce

Chetna Makan's delicate rose and pistachio cake is delicious on its own, but you won't be able to resist pouring cardamon toffee sauce on top.

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Pickle-spiced chickpeas (aachari chole)

Chetna Makan's spiced chickpeas (aachari chole) can be served as a side or vegan main. Simmer chickpeas with tomatoes and spices until tender.

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Sour and spicy potatoes (alu chaat) with chutneys

Chetna Makan's alu chaat recipe is the perfect side dish for an Indian feast. Sour and spicy potatoes are topped with fresh chutneys and sev.

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Fried rice

Lemon basmati rice

Vivek Singh's delicious lemon basmatic rice is a quick and easy, flavour-packed side dish to serve with curries and other Indian dishes.

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Grilled aubergine with peanut and spice crust

Vivek Singh's grilled aubergine is marinaded and topped with a peanut spice crust for an easy but impressive vegan main or Indian side dish.

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Chicken curries

Punjabi chicken curry

Infused with beautifully balanced spices, this Punjabi chicken curry by Anjum Anand is one to add to your collecton of favourite recipes

Dairy-free Freezable

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Vegetarian Christmas canapés

Gunpowder potato puffs

These easy, Indian-style gunpowder potato puffs are almost too good to share... but they do make fab Christmas canapés.

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Indian sides

Chilli naan

Best naan you're ever likely to have? Most probably. Chetna Makan's chilli naan bread is impeccable - and super easy to make. Just follow along...

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Vegetarian curries

Chetna Makan’s rajma paneer curry with fenugreek

Chetna says: "The beans in this dish add depth to the creamy paneer curry, making it a crowdpleaser. This is great served with rotis, naan or rice."

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Snacks and nibbles

Spiced coconut pastries

Beautifully crisp on the outside and with a sticky coconut filling, these Bangladeshi coconut pastries are super moreish. Celebrate Eid with a fresh batch.

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Vegan dinners

Pumpkin black dhal

Serving vegan guests at a dinner party? This is the recipe you need. The contrast between the rich black dhal and roasted pumpkin is stunning.

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Dinner party desserts

Rose and pistachio gulab jamun

Sticky, rosewater-scented gulab jamun are brilliant small bites to nibble on at a party, Eid or Diwali celebration.

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