KHUBANI KA MEETHA (STEWED APRICOTS WITH CREAM)
Chef Monisha Baharadwaj often serves this dessert at home as it is a very quick but sweet Indian classic. Served with spiced Indian tea - chai - this dessert is a warming treat.
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MINT AND YOGHURT DIP
Indian chef Monisha Bharadwaj shares her recipe for classic mint and yoghurt dip. Serve it with hot and spiy samosas or poppadoms.
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INDIAN PISTACHIO CREAM
Monisha Bharadwaj
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COTTAGE CHEESE AND ORANGE MEDLEY
A classic Indian dessert, full of sweetness and spice.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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COCONUT BARFI
Try Anjum Anand's recipe for coconut barfi, the delicious Indian sweets traditionally made for Diwali.
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SWEET AND SOUR INDIAN FISH
This is a simple dish with amazing flavours. Invite friends over and serve with fragrant rice and Indian beer for a chilled-out supper.
Merrilees Parker
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YOGHURT AND MINT
This is a great sauce to cool down spicy food.
Simon Rimmer
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FIG AND TUMERIC MILK
This beautiful Indian dessert is so simple to make.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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GARAM MASALA
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ALMOND AND RICE PUDDING (BADAMI PHIRNI)
This is a very popular and typical Diwali dish for Indian hindus.
Atul Kochhar
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INDIAN STUFFED POTATO CAKES
These Indian potato cakes are so utterly wonderful, yet they are made with the most ordinary of vegetables: potatoes, carrots, peas and onions. Clever spicing is all it takes, that and a little ingenuity. They are easy to make, look good, and taste even better.
Sophie Grigson
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SOUTHERN INDIAN CHICKEN KORMA
Merrilees Parker
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BOMBAY POTATOES
You can serve these spicy Indian potatoes as a side dish or as the main attraction. They are particularly good if you are low on fresh supplies, as all the taste comes from spices you would have in your storecupboard.
Antony Worrall Thompson
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SEARED KERALAN TUNA STEAKS WITH MILD INDIAN SPICES & CUCUMBER RAITA
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MASALA SCRAMBLED EGGS
If you get bored of the usual breakfast eggs, try these Indian ones, which use masala, coriander and chilli for flavour and heat.
Jo Pratt
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INDIAN SPICED TOFU
Quick, filling and satisfyingly spicy, the tofu drinks in the delicious flavours and colours of the ginger, cumin and tumeric. It's cheap and easy to cook for big gatherings, too.
Jo Pratt
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ROASTED AUBERGINE WITH TOMATO AND ONION
This Indian dish, also called baingan bharta, is a gorgeous way to use September's aubergines, and a doddle to make. Enjoy it with naan bread.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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SOUTH INDIAN MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY
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INDIAN BEAN HOTPOT
An easy, warming dish full of protein and flavour. Serve with rice or naan bread.
Manju Malhi
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CHICKEN CHETTINAD
A mild and creamy Indian curry.
Manju Malhi
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PHIRNI INDIAN RICE PUDDING
Anjum Anand's phirni - pronounced firni - one of India’s most popular desserts and a traditional delight at Diwali.
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BADAM PHIRNI - ALMOND AND RICE PUDDING (BADAMI PHIRNI)
Atul says the best phirni he has ever tasted was made by Julie Sahni, a friend and celebrated Indian food writer from New York, and this recipe is inspired by her.
Atul Kochhar
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PAYASAM - ROSE AND SAFFRON SCENTED RICE DESSERT
This is a quick version of payasam, the deliciously sweet Indian dessert, using canned rice pudding.
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KAALILAATIKKO WITH AN INDIAN TWIST
Martin Blunos
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MINT CHUTNEY
Alan Coxon
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MANGO CHUTNEY
Simon Rimmer
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WATERMELON PANCAKE
Monisha Bharadwaj
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COCONUT AND GARLIC FIREBALL CHUTNEY
Also called 'lasne chitni'.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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PALAK DAL - LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC
Monisha Bharadwaj
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TANDOORI MURGH - TANDOORI-STYLE BAKED RED CHICKEN
Monisha Bharadwaj
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MEVA LASSI - FRUIT AND NUT LASSI
Monisha Bharadwaj
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BHAPA DOI
Anjum Anand's simple dessert of steamed sweetened yoghurt is somewhere between a tangy cheesecake and a creamy panacotta.
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HONEY-VINDALOO GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS AND TERIYAKI CHICKEN WINGS
Give your gathering an Indian flavour with these hot, spicy and sweet chicken wings. Make it extra-authentic by serving with Cobra or Kingfisher beer!
Antony Worrall Thompson
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JOHN DORY FRIED IN GREEN SPICE PASTE
A simple and modern Indian fish dish.
Atul Kochhar
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BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN CURRY
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Atul Kochhar
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CHICKEN JALFREZI WITH BOMBAY POTATOES
Every mouthful of this Indian curry is bursting with flavour - chilli, green pepper, onion and garlic. It's the sort of dish you make for a lazy night in or informal supper. We like to serve it with Bombay potatoes but just rice is fine.
Manju Malhi
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UPPAMA
This unusual Indian savoury semolina dish from Manju is sure to get your taste buds going.
Manju Malhi
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DRIED POMEGRANATE CHICKEN CURRY
An unusual Indian dish with a distinct taste, Anjum Anand cooks this at at home at least once a month. Serve it with roti or parantha and a pomegranate raita for colour.
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BUTTER CHICKEN
Before you reach for the takeaway leaflet, have a bash at this easy Indian curry - a classic rich recipe of chicken marinated in yogurt, cream and spices, this can be made in around an hour.
Manju Malhi
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BEEF AND POTATO CUTLETS
Also known as petis these spicy potato cutlets are stuffed with mince beef. Serve them as a snack or to kick off an Indian style feast.
Reza Mahammad
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TANDOORI CHICKEN WITH SPINACH CHEESE
You can make this do-it-yourself Indian takeaway for around a fiver. And it will taste much nicer than anything that comes in a carton!
Reza Mahammad
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LAMB JALFREZI
Brian Turner
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PUNJABI CHICKEN CURRY
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KASHMIRI LAMB CURRY WITH APRICOTS
David Massey
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POTATO AND PANEER SAMOSAS
Monisha Bharadwaj's oven-baked samosas can be assembled in minutes and chilled until you are ready to cook them. Eat them warm with a mint and yogurt dip.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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OKRA IN DELICATE YOGURT CURRY
Also called 'bhindi kadhi'.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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CARROT AND GINGER SOUP
This fragrant soup is just what you want when you're feeling under the weather, especially if you're bunged up with 'flu. It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish and is very cheap to make.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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PARSI KHICHADI PULAO - BROWN RICE WITH PEPEPRS, NUTS AND COCONUT MILK
Monisha Bharadwaj
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KING PRAWNS IN COCONUT CURRY
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ALOO TIKKI WITH RAITA
Antony Worrall Thompson
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LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Ed Baines
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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
John Burton Race
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PAN ROAST LOBSTER WITH MINUTE COOKED INDIAN SPICED SPINACH
Jean-Christophe Novelli
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CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SAMOSAS
Alan Coxon
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PRAWN CURRY WITH CARDAMOM SCENTED BASMATI RICE
Jean-Christophe Novelli
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SWEET POTATO, CUMIN AND CORIANDER SOUP
Mixing sweet and white potatoes gives a much sweeter soup. Most West Indian cooks don't measure the amount of coconut cream they would add so feel free to adjust the quantities to suit your own taste.
Charita Jones
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EGG CURRY
An easy and really tasty curry made almost entirely from storecupboard ingredients. Make this when you have friends coming around - a little goes a long way and it's cheap as chips to make.
Ed Baines
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SPICED CHICKEN WITH SAUTEED POTATOES
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Atul Kochhar
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RISI E BISI (RICE WITH PEAS)
You're going to love this delicious recipe from the Cooks kitchen. Don't forget, we have hundreds more recipes, and new ones are added every day. So, whether you are looking for an easy meal or a show-off supper, keep checking in with Recipe Search for up-to-the-minute ideas and inspiration.
Rick Stein
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GOAN MASALA PASTE
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Rick Stein
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VINDALOO CURRY PASTE
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Rick Stein
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CHICKEN KORMA
This mild and creamy curry is ready in minutes - believe it. You can use chicken thighs instead of breast.
Manju Malhi
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EASY LAMB KORMA
This uses British lamb for a seasonal twist on chicken korma. The results are just as dreamily creamy with meltingly tender meat and gentle spices.
Antony Worrall Thompson
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KALI MIRCH MURG, CHICKEN CURRY WITH BLACK PEPPER
This super-quick creamy curry with a peppery kick is delicious with the fresh tomatoes.
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SPICED TURKEY CHAPATI
Merrilees shows us turkey is just as tasty in the summer, sliced and served with favourite Indian flavours.
Merrilees Parker
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KAJU KHUMB SIMLA MIRCH - MUSHROOMS WITH PEPPERS AND CASHEW NUTS
Monisha Bharadwaj
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BOMBAY CRISP GARLIC PRAWNS WITH SPINACH RAITA AND MUSHROOM RICE
Monisha Bharadwaj
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GOAN FISH CURRY
Monisha Bharadwaj
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TANGY GOAN PORK CURRY WITH RICE
This spicy pork dish is typical of Goan food, which although simple, is hot and pungent.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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SPINACH AND POTATO CURRY
A veggie curry with attitude - and very filling, too. Potatoes, spinach and lime are the only fresh ingredients you need and it can be made in ten minutes flat.
Mike Robinson
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GINGERED BEEF CURRY
This is an easy curry that's full of warming flavours. Beef and ginger adore each other.
Lesley Waters
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PENANG CURRY
Simon Rimmer
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SIMPLE TAMARIND FISH CURRY
Jill Dupleix
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MAACHER JHOL – LIGHT BENGALI FISH STEW
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LAMB ROGAN JOSH
This aromatic lamb curry, originating from northern India, is deliciously spiced but not too hot. Serve with warmed naan breads or boiled rice.
Manju Malhi
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RED-HOT INDIAN MUTTON CURRY
The mutton is fall-off-the-bone tender in this classic Rajistani curry. The sauce is rich and spicy.
Mike Robinson
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CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN APRICOT SAUCE
This dish, by Mridula Baljekar, originates from Kashmir, the northern-most state of India, where it is traditionally made with chicken breast. The meatballs are a bit different and give the traditional Indian flavours a modern, European twist.
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MONKFISH CURRY WITH MINI SCENTED FLAT-BREADS
Monkfish is a really meaty, firm fish which works well in curries.
Merrilees Parker
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VEGETABLE BAHJIS, MINT DRESSING AND MANGO CHUTNEY
John Burton Race
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ROAST CROWN OF GUINEA FOWL WITH INDIAN SPICES
Brian Turner
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QUICK TUNA MASALA AND SPICED RICE
Manju Malhi
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ALL IN ONE OVEN CURRY
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Antony Worrall Thompson
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HALIBUT CURRY WITH GREEN CHILLI AND CORIANDER
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Manju Malhi
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CHARGRILLED SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH SALSA FRESCA
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Rick Stein
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TURMERIC FISH WITH MASAL DHAL
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Rick Stein
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CHICKEN CURRY
You're going to love this delicious recipe from the Cooks kitchen. Don't forget, we have hundreds more recipes, and new ones are added every day. So, whether you are looking for an easy meal or a show-off supper, keep checking in with Recipe Search for up-to-the-minute ideas and inspiration.
Gino D'Acampo
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CHICKEN MALHI WITH ROTI
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Merrilees Parker
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QUICK TANDOORI CHICKEN
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Antony Worrall Thompson
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ALOO GOBI AND PANEER SWEKERS
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KING PRAWN CURRY
Whether you're cooking for family, friends or just yourself, curry is always a winner. This one is a doddle to make, and the king prawns make it really special.
Antony Worrall Thompson
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LIGHT TIKKA MASALA
Here's a light and tasty tikka you can make yourself. Take it away...
Simon Rimmer
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DAAL
This spicy lentil dish is a great option for veggies and so cheap to make. Serve with plenty of steamed rice.
Merrilees Parker
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ITALIAN CHICKEN CURRY
Purists may baulk at Gino's combination of Italian and Indian, but don't knock this tasty curry until you've tried it!
Gino D'Acampo
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MONKFISH STIFADO
Maria Elia
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STEAMED LARGE SCALLOPS WITH YELLOW CURRY BROTH AND RED RICE
This is a gorgeous mixture of Indian and Thai cuisines with a subtle blend of spices. You could pan fry the scallops but you wouldn’t get the same fresh, subtle taste that you get when steaming.
Paul Bloxham
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HYDERABADI BIRYANI
Manju Malhi
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CHICKEN AND ROSE PETAL CURRY WITH MINT RICE
Monisha Bharadwaj
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CHICKEN AND COCONUT STIR FRY SERVED WITH BEETROOT AND YOGURT SALAD
This easy stir-fry takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish.
Monisha Bharadwaj
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SWEET AND SOUR SPICY POTATOES WITH JEWELLED RAITA
Monisha Bharadwaj
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SEARED CHICKEN STRIPS WITH CHAPATIS AND YOGHURT
Mike Robinson
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VEGETARIAN RENDANG CURRY
Simon Rimmer
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KERALA TURBOT
This recipe is typical of Keralan cuisine which features lots of fresh fish and coconut. Turbot is a delicate fish so you do not need to marinate it for too long - 20 minutes will be adequate.
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VEGETABLE CURRY
A gorgeous veggie curry. Do make your own mint chutney - it's well worth the effort.
Manju Malhi
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ALE BELLE - COCONUT PANCAKES
These quick and yummy Goan pancakes are served with a sweet coconut sauce.
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MULLIGATAWNY
Mulligatawny is a rich curried soup, perfect for cold winter days. It's quick and easy to make.
Merrilees Parker
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SPICY CORIANDER MINCED BEEF PARCELS
These spicy beef wraps topped with a coriander and walnut chutney are great hand-held snacks for bonfire night.
Reza Mahammad
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LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Antony Worrall Thompson
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CHICKEN BALTI
No need to take pot luck with a curry from a jar when you can easily make it from scratch. Add as little or as much chilli as you can stand!
Antony Worrall Thompson
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CHICKEN CURRY WITH DAHL AND FRAGRANT RICE
Don't be put off by the list of ingredients. The biggest thing to consider is marinating the chicken; once that's done, the curry itself is a doddle to make. The dhal and rice are the icing on the cake but you could just get away with making the curry.
David Massey
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KING PRAWN CURRY
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Antony Worrall Thompson
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TURKEY CURRY
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Antony Worrall Thompson
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TURKEY BIRYANI WITH RAITA
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Atul Kochhar
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15-MINUTE CHICKEN CURRY
Quick, easy and hits the spice spot - Manju's chicken curry ticks all the right boxes.
Manju Malhi
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DUCK CURRY WITH COCONUT AND PAPAYA
Mike Robinson
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LAMB KOFTA WITH BUTTER BEAN AND SMOKED PAPRIKA PUREE
Paul Merrett
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TANDORI STYLE CHICKEN BREAST WITH FRIED SPICY OKRA
Merrilees Parker
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MURGH SAAGWALA
Antony Worrall Thompson
| Poultry
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VEGETABLE BIRIYANI WITH AN ONION BHAJI
Paul Merrett
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