The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Make some indulgent gajar halwa, a popular dessert in North India. Often served at Diwali to mark the change of seasons, it's almost fudgy in texture

A great one-pot rice dish that still tastes great a few days later – perfect for leftovers

Celebrate Diwali with this indulgent slow-cooked Indian rice pudding. Studded with dried fruit, it has a sweetly spiced floral flavour and a lovely creaminess

Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour

Enjoy this traditional Indian sweet treat at special occasions such as Diwali. With the texture of soft marzipan, it's richly indulgent and beautifully spiced

A fresh Indian accompaniment that goes well with naan bread dippers or poppadums - good for a New Year or Diwali buffet

A low fat fish curry that's ready in a flash, make sure you buy your fish from a sustainable source.

Serve this Indian dessert at special occasions such as Diwali. With almonds, cardamom and raisins, it has a rich, buttery flavour and toasty semolina aroma

Enjoy these traditional Indian cardamom biscuits with a mug of steamy masala chai. Nan khatai are notable for their crumbly texture and butter-rich flavour

Slow-cooked aubergines become deliciously soft and absorb all the flavour of this fragrant Asian stew

Make an exotic meal without fuss with this one-pan prawn pilau

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Enjoy these Indian potato patties, filled with peas spiced with fruity mango powder, with tamarind sauce and fresh coriander relish

This North Indian dish is often served at Diwali and makes the perfect dinner party dish.

These samosa-like puff pastry parcels filled with a spiced vegetarian mix are perfect for the freezer, so try making a batch

This simple vegetarian curry, full of fresh Indian flavours, is quick to make and cooks in a single pot

Serve this exquisitely flavoured chicken dish with mounds of fluffy rice

Minimum shopping, maximum taste. And if Indian cuisine is not your thing, make this Thai prawn curry with a simple switch

Get your mates round and cook up this simple biryani, team it with a few of our Indian side dishes and you've got a party

Warm up the coldest day with a creamy coconut milk curry - it's got quite a kick!

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form – flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

This high fibre dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, with a creamy and spicy curried sauce

Curry doesn’t tend to be the healthiest meal option, but this winter veg balti is high in fibre and vitamins, while low in fat

A mild and healthy chicken korma curry that's still satisfying and full of flavour

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati's Indian spice box chicken

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year's Day

A superhealthy side dish which goes especially well with Indian mains

This superhealthy veggie curry will appeal to the tastebuds of vegetarians and meat eaters alike