What to cook for ramadan

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Chana batata, chickpea & potato masala

Chana batata is a popular and comforting vegetarian starter. Chickpeas and diced potatoes are simmered in a rich and savoury tomato-based gravy. This dish is perfect for parties and get-togethers.

SERVES 4-5 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V

1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp oil
8-9 curry leaves
300g passata
1 tsp garlic paste
1^1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp hot paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp jaggery or granulated sugar
200g can sweetcorn, drained
400g can kala chana (black chickpeas), drained
400g can chickpeas, drained
300g can baby potatoes, drained and halved
5g coriander, finely chopped, to serve
1 red onion, finely diced, to serve

1 Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Tip in the mustard seeds and cover with a lid. Once they start to pop, pour in the oil and add the curry leaves, passata and garlic paste. Cook for 1 min until fragrant.

2 Add the spices and cook for 3-4 mins until the passata reduces and the spices are well incorporated. Add the tamarind paste, chilli sauce and jaggery or sugar. Mix everything well, then add the sweetcorn, kala chana, chickpeas and potatoes, and stir to combine.

3 Pour in 240ml water, cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 20 mins, or until the sauce thickens sightly. Serve in individual bowls, with the chopped coriander and diced red onion scattered over.

GOOD TO KNOW vegan • low fat • fibre • 2 of 5-a-day PER SERVING (5) 304 kcals • fat 9g • saturates 1g • carbs 42g • sugars 18g • fibre 9g • protein 10g • salt 0.9g

Desi omelette

This is a traditional Indian version of the classic omelette. Its beauty lies in its versatility – you can get creative and adjust it to your liking, adding different spices, herbs and vegetables. It’s very popular at breakfast, and so quick and easy that you can have it any time of day.

SERVES 4-5 PREP 5 mins COOK 5-6 mins EASY V

6 eggs

1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 red onion, finely diced
1/2 red pepper, cut into small cubes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 spring onions, finely chopped
5g coriander, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
2 tbsp oil
beans, to serve (optional)

1 Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the chilli powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin,