Rice & dal

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

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

Originally a Persian word, which eventually became escabeche in Spain, sikbaj literally means cooking in an acidic mixture, namely vinegar. Mackerel is extensively preserved on the west coast of India

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 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

INGREDIENTS 2 skinless cod fillets Salt and pepper FOR THE MARINADE 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp mango chutney 1 tsp tomato pure