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For a spicy, sweet curry, make Monisha Bharadwaj's hearty lamb dish - it's delicious when mopped up with a stack of naans

Sophie Mitchell's fragrant individual rice puddings can be decorated with Indian gold leaf and fresh rose petals

Sweet-scented cardamom lends an intriguing flavour to this simple curry prepared by Reza Mahammed

Sweet cardamom works well with the sharpness of lime juice in Abraham Chacko's refreshing summer cooler

Cashew nuts and coconut are star ingredients in Keralan cooking. This rich curry, made by chef Abraham Chacko combines the richness of the nuts with the creaminess of coconut

Atul Kochhar's appetising and colourful vegetable curry is packed with flavoursome spices and herbs for a terrific main course

Madhur Jaffrey's vegetable pickle takes 4-8 days to mature - shake a few times a day to distribute the flavours

Manju Malhi shows how easy it is to combine the spices for your own version of Chai, the fragrant spiced tea that is popular all over India

A staple in Indian Vegetarian cooking, these chickpeas in a dry masala should be scooped up with hot Indian breads

Smothered or spread, wrapped or rolled, these must-make chapattis from Mike Robinson are perfect as a side dish or snack.