Spice world

Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

Food writer Gurdeep Loyal says upping the flavour factor in recipes is as simple as rethinking how you use common ingredients and blending recipes from various traditions

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

Prawns require minimal marinading because they take on flavour so readily, are quick to cook and taste incredible – especially when grilled in their shells. I’ve used canned pineapple here for ease an

A British-Bangladeshi food writer, Dina is a leading champion of Bangladeshi cooking, and published the acclaimed Made In Bangladesh in 2023. She’s written for various outlets including The Telegraph,

SERVES 4 PREP 4 mins COOK 11 mins EASY V 1 small fennel bulb2 tomatoes1 green chilli, or to tastehandful of coriander2 x 400g cans chickpeas2 tbsp coconut oil2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp brown mustardseeds2