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Chaat masala is an incredible blend of spices with many different variations. It’s a very popular masala in Indian street food, and is zingy, tangy, salty and spicy. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 3 mins ■ Cook 12

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

SERVES 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp ghee or olive oil1 tsp ajwain (carom) seeds1 large onion, chopped2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp ginger purée1 tbsp garlic purée2-3 green bird’s eyechillies, chopped1 tsp groun

By Sapna Punjabi Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins plus soaking | Cook Less than 1 minute 100g dhuli moong dal/yellow split moong dal1 medium carrot, grated1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped20g unsweetened shre

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 garlic clove, crushed or finely grated 250g cooked beluga or puy lentils, drained and rinsed 250g ricotta Grated zest of 1 lem

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers