A to Z

For a tasty and easy to make meat-free meal Merrilees Parker bubbles up a wonderful version of the classic lentil dahl

Curry leaves, coconut and hints of star anise are put to good use when Sunitha Divakaran adds a twist to fried chicken

Merrilees Parker presents a simple recipe for the classic Indian vegetarian lentil dish

Rachel Allen adapts Indian lentils to go with spiced-up British mash

Madhur Jaffrey's koftas make a wonderful snack on cocktail sticks or are equally tasty served as a main with spicy tomato sauce

For a splendid vegetarian meal try Shona Sutherland's chilli-hot tofu served with fragrant, lemon-flavoured stir-fried rice

For a gloriously colourful side-dish try Vicky Bhogul's quick and easy recipe for a spiced watermelon relish, delicious with Indian food

Drumsticks are popular Keralan vegetables, Reza showcases this unusual vegetable by serving it in a tart tamarind sauce

For a tasty vegetarian dish try Sophie Grigson's curry, flavoured with ginger, chillies and a home-made spice mix

An aromatic mixture of spices transform pan-fried nuts into a great nibble in Vicky Bhogal's quick and easy recipe