veggie curry feast

Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they're great as a starter for an Indian feast.

Onion bhaji

free-range eggs

onions, sliced

flour

tsp coriander

cumin seeds

tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra if required

An easy little vegetable samosa recipe that makes a delicious, inexpensive lunch from storecupboard ingredients. They freeze brilliantly too, so you can batch cook and have them when you need them.

Easy Potato And Pea Samosas

vegetable oil

mustard seeds

60 grams/2½oz chopped onion

tsp finely chopped ginger

60 grams/2½oz frozen peas

tbsp coriander

tsp cumin

¼ tsp red chilli powder

½-¾ tsp garam masala

mango powder (amchoor),

salt,

water

coriander leaves

ready-made filo pastry

tbsp butter,

Easy potato and pea samosas

This saag paneer recipe is so tasty and very easy to make. It's widely eaten across India but this version hails from Punjab. 

Saag paneer

large-leaf spinach (250 grams/9 ounces)

vegetable oil,

225 grams/8 ounces paneer cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes

tbsp butter, for frying, plus extra for mashing (optional)

onion, roughly chopped

green chillies, chopped

2–3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

salt

tsp garam masala

turmeric

tbsp polenta

This delicious vegan curry with chickpeas and aubergine is packed full of flavour and ready in less than 30 minutes.

This meal provides 251 kcal, 13g protein, 8.3g carbohydrate (of which 11.6g sugars), 15.9g fat (of which 2.1g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 1.2g salt per portion.

Spinach, aubergine and chickpea curry

spinach

olive oil

red onions, chopped

tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

garlic cloves, finely chopped

hot green chillies,

coriander

aubergine, approx. 400 grams/14 ounces,cut into 2cm (3/4in) dice

tomatoes

This vegetarian Indian potato and cauliflower curry is a brilliant meal to make on the cheap.

Each serving provides 342kcal, 11g protein, 41g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 13g fat (of which 4g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Saag aloo with roasted gobi curry

½ head white cauliflower

cauliflower

salt and black pepper

ghee oil

onion, finely chopped

fresh root ginger,

tsp black mustard seeds

curry leaves

½ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp ground fenugreek

green chillies

½ tsp chilli powder

potatoes,

450 grams/1lb baby spinach leaves, washed

250 grams/8 ounces tomatoes, chopped

sugar

lemon juice

basmati rice

Nadiya's dal makes a luxury out of everyday ingredients. The garlic, chilli and spice tarka is an absolute must.

Nadiya's dal 

250 grams/9 ounces toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas)

onions, chopped

red chilli, finely chopped (seeds removed if preferred)

garlic cloves, crushed

red chillies

floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 5mm dice

tomatoes, roughly chopped

½ onion, thinly sliced

red chilli, thinly sliced

tsp panch phoran

Use up a mountain of French beans or runner beans in this quick, hearty vegetable curry with potatoes. It makes a brilliant addition to an Indian spread, or a standalone vegetarian dinner with flatbreads, chutney and yoghurt.

Each serving provides 148 kcal, 4g protein, 19g carbohydrates (of which 6g sugars), 5g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.2g salt.

French bean and potato sabzi

sunflower oil

2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

onion,

2–3 green chillies, chopped

150 grams/5½oz tomatoes, chopped

250 grams/9 ounces Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm/¾in pieces

French beans, washed and cut into 2cm/¾in pieces

coriander,

Romy Gill shows you how to use up a glut of runner or French beans in a delicious curry.

Bean sabzi

This simple version of aloo matar (potato and pea curry) can be made in under an hour and uses store cupboard and cheap ingredients.

Potato and pea curry 

tbsp sunflower oil oil

tin chopped tomatoes

tsp dried chilli flakes

potatoes

300 grams/10½oz frozen peas

These simple Bombay potatoes are one of the most popular Indian side dishes. Serve as part of any Indian meal, although they are particularly good with chicken or vegetable curries.

Bombay potatoes

tbsp oil

mustard seeds (brown

chilli powder

turmeric powder

A real store cupboard favourite, these curried chickpeas are easy to throw together. Serve them with plain rice on their own or with another curry to feed the family. This recipe doubles easily and can be frozen (minus the yoghurt) or kept in the fridge for another meal.

Cheap and cheerful chana masala

red onion, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2–3 tsp curry powder, depending on taste

dried chilli flakes

tin chickpeas,

100 grams/3½oz plain yoghurt

This spicy, tangy Indian salad, also known as kachumber is delicious served with raan lamb or curry. 

Indian salad

225 grams/8 ounces cucumber, cut into ½cm cubes

225 grams/8 ounces tomatoes, cut into ½cm cubes

grams/3½oz red onions,

pomegranate seeds

2–3 green chillies, finely chopped

tbsp lime or lemon juice

mint

When I was growing up, my mum used to make aloo tikki once a week for me and my friends. She would make it in many different ways, sometimes filled with paneer or squashed peas, and served with chickpeas or on their own. 

Each serving provides 345 kcal, 8g protein, 46g carbohydrates (of which 3g sugars), 13.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 6g fibre and 3.3g salt.

Aloo tikki

spring onions, white and green parts finely chopped

2–3 small chillies (bird’s eye

tsp cumin seeds,

ginger powder

tbsp panko breadcrumbs or any other breadcrumbs

sunflower oil, for shallow frying

tomato ketchup or tamarind chutney, to serve (optional)

tsp sunflower oil

tsp finely grated fresh root ginger

tsp red chilli powder

tomato purée

300 grams/10½oz tinned chickpeas,

An easy veggie curry that makes a cheap and healthy meal. It uses basic store cupboard ingredients so is very quick and easy to cook. It's simple to make vegan too, just swap the yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative.

Each serving provides 335 kcal, 9g protein, 41g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Easy vegetable curry

carrot,

cauliflower (around 300 grams/10½oz),

tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

tbsp curry powder

300 milliliters/10fl oz vegetable or chicken stock

peas

plain yoghurt

mango chutney, to serve

A quick and easy vegetable curry suitable for vegetarians and vegans. A great one if you are watching the pennies as it's quick and cheap to make with no fancy equipment required. Eat on its own or with rice. 

Cauliflower, potato and peas sabji 

potato

tbsp vegetable oil oil

tsp turmeric

cauliflower (about 750 grams/1lb 10 ounces), cut into small florets

150 grams/5½oz frozen peas

Dhansak is a traditional Parsi curry of lentils, vegetables and meat. This vegetarian version removes the meat, but is still bursting with flavour.

Vegetable dhansak

cauliflower,

sweet potatoes,

carrots,

garlic cloves, grated

grams/¾oz fresh root ginger,

tbsp garam masala

600 milliliters/21fl oz reduced salt vegetable stock

grams/5½oz green beans or peas

300 grams/10½oz cooked basmati rice

natural yoghurt

flatbreads

A quick vegan and vegetarian okra curry that works just as well as a side dish. It's important to wash and dry the okra before chopping them, or they will become slimey. 

Okra curry

okra

¼ tsp asafoetida

onions, finely sliced

green chillies, finely chopped

tsp Kashmiri curry masala (see tip)

jeera masala (see tip)

This is a simple and authentic Sri Lankan dal from newsreader George Alagiah's family cookbook.

George's dal

red lentils

garlic cloves,

250 milliliters/9fl oz coconut milk

butter

dried red chilli,

This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The whole eggs are fried first then finished off in the curry. 



Egg coconut masala curry (egg moilee)

free-range eggs, hard-boiled,

tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

400 milliliters/14fl oz coconut milk

red onions, very thinly sliced

4cm/1½in fresh root ginger, finely shredded

green chillies, thinly sliced, with seeds

tsp sugar

coriander leaves, chopped

½ tsp garam masala

Kati rolls are a common Indian street food where they are often filled with grilled meats and piquant salads. This vegetarian version fills a crisp egg-fried tortilla with creamy spinach and paneer. 


Spinach and paneer kati roll

225 grams/8 ounces block paneer cheese, cut into 1cm/½oz cubes

spinach leaves

½ tsp red chilli flakes

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Saag aloo with roasted gobi curry

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French bean and potato sabzi

Potato and pea curry

Bombay potatoes

Cheap and cheerful chana masala

Indian salad

Aloo tikki

Easy vegetable curry

Cauliflower, potato and peas sabji

Vegetable dhansak

Okra curry

George's dal

Egg coconut masala curry (egg moile...

Spinach and paneer kati roll

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Onion bhaji

Easy Potato And Pea Samosas

Saag paneer

Spinach, aubergine and chickpea cur...

Saag aloo with roasted gobi curry

Nadiya's dal

French bean and potato sabzi

Potato and pea curry

Bombay potatoes

Cheap and cheerful chana masala

Indian salad

Aloo tikki

Easy vegetable curry

Cauliflower, potato and peas sabji

Vegetable dhansak

Okra curry

George's dal

Egg coconut masala curry (egg moile...

Spinach and paneer kati roll

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