SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 2 tbsp vegetable oil400ml can coconut milk4 boneless chicken thighs (about250g), cut into chunks or sliced1 courgette, cut into 1.5cm rounds or roughly chopped1

SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 25 mins EASY V 50ml low-salt soy sauce½ tbsp sesame oil2 tsp agave syrup½-1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp cornflour280g firm tofu, cut into cubes1½ tbsp vegetable oil2 carrots, thi

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 1 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, finely sliced4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,cut into thick strips1-2 tbsp jerk seasoning1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced(op

By Ifrah F. Ahmed Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 30 mins 2 tbsp olive oil1 medium yellowonion, finely diced6 garlic cloves,minced4 large tomatoes,coarsely chopped1 x 400g tin of smallfava beans, rinse

By Nitisha Patel Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 35 mins FOR THE TOOR DHAL BASE 150g toor dhal500ml boiling water2.5cm piece of freshginger, grated½ tsp fine sea salt FOR THE TADKA 5 tbsp vegetable oil

Use a few storecupboard heroes to transform humble ingredients into flavourful, low-cost midweek meals