A whole fish cooked with ginger, garlic and spring onions is a traditional centrepiece in a Chinese meal. Here it is served with a mixture of noodles and bean sprouts to make a very special dish.
Easy Chicken Curry3 Using a curry powder or paste takes all the work out of making this dish. For the best flavour, make it a day ahead and reheat.
Cauliflower & Lentil CurryA staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian dhal with vegetables is enriched with coconut milk, which gives an enticing aroma and flavour.
Red Lentil & Vegetable DhalA dhal is a dish of simmered lentils flavoured with aromatic spices and usually served as a sauce. But add extra vegetables and it becomes a light and easy vegetarian meal that's low in fat. Serve it with a selection of Indian-style breads and natural yogurt or raita.
Pea Curry with Indian PaneerPaneer is an Indian cheese, similar to ricotta but drier. Homemade paneer is surprisingly simple to make, though you do need to allow plenty of time for it.
Chickpea & Rice BallsThese tasty chickpea-based balls, flavoured with garlic, chilli and lots of fresh coriander, make a delicious starter or could even be served as an alternative to rice or potatoes. Cooked traditionally as an Indian dish the balls would be deep-fried, but here they are baked.
Potato Curry with Peas & MushroomsThis simple combination of ingredients is delicious served as a side dish to a meaty curry or as a vegetarian main meal with basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Indian-style Rice & Chicken SaladIn this salad, the slightly chewy texture of curried rice provides the perfect backdrop for tender chicken, crunchy vegetables and sweet grapes.
Sweet Potato Curry with PaneerA light, colourful curry that is very quick and easy to make, this is packed with anti-oxidant-rich vegetables. Sweet potatoes, in particular, are an excellent source of betacarotene and vitamin C, and have a higher vitamin E content than any other vegetable. Serve with naan bread. This can be vegan if you substitute tofu for the paneer.
Spicy Rice with ChickpeasThis lightly curried rice dish makes a simple yet satisfying vegetarian meal, with the chickpeas providing valuable protein. Serve with a yogurt raita and mango chutney. A fresh, green, baby spinach leaf salad would also make a good accompaniment to this meal.
Basmatic Chicken PilafThis colourful one-pot dish is very simple to make and ideal for a tasty and nutritious mid-week meal. Coconut milk, gentle spices and fresh coriander add an exotically fragrant note.
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