Our tamarind prawn curry will quickly become a family favourite. It's quick, healthy and low in fat and calories

Tamarind and fennel seeds complement each other in this vegetarian dish from Uttar Pradesh

Do something different with barbecued halloumi. Marinated in spices, these cheese and butternut squash skewers are an irresistible mix of sweet and savoury

Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it's a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion

Add tamarind to this chutney for a lovely lip-puckering sourness. Fill a couple of jars and give away to your favourite cheese lovers at Christmas

Tamarind is commonly used to flavour potatoes in India, and makes this low-fat salad authentic and punchy

Use a sustainable white fish like hake and serve up this healthy, Indian spice-pot with green beans and coriander

Aim to impress vegetarian dinner party guests with a modern meat-free main, flavoured with tangy tamarind paste, chilli and sesame seeds

Spicy tamarind paste, a zesty lime mayo and chilli prawns make this 15-minute meal something special. Try this quick and refreshing midweek supper for two

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends

Tropical papaya pairs well with beef, prawns or pork in Asian salads. The sweet dressing and crispy onion topping tie the whole recipe together

The tang of tamarind works really well with creamy mash, spiced up with curry paste

Pineapple and salmon may seem like an unlikely combination, but the sweet and sharp tang of the fruit perfectly complements the oily, spicy fish

Serve this tangy date and tamarind sauce with everything from samosas and pakoras to crunchy street snacks and salads

Use the richest fresh egg pasta you can find to recreate this speciality of Piedmont, Italy. The dish is incredibly simple to make, only needing 15 minutes

Elevate the classic cheese toastie with our spruced up version that includes spinach, butternut squash, tamarind and a splash of hot sauce

Spice up your midweek chicken with a sticky soy glaze

Slow-cooked, meltingly tender beef and a sprinkling of crunchy peanuts to finish - it's curry heaven

An exotic Indian dish, made using poussins

Serve this tasty, healthy dhal as a vegetarian main meal or side dish. Adding tamarind to the lentils delivers fabulous sweet and sour flavour

Eat all 5 of your 5-a-day in one delicious curry, served with brown rice and lentils. It's healthy, vegan, gluten-free and provides vitamin C and iron, too.

We've put together the ultimate healthy recipe to ease the symptoms of menopause, packed with calcium, folate and iron

Freeze the dhal base of this curry for busy weeknights. It's cheap, easy and really versatile – simply defrost and add prawns, veg or meat

Spice up your salmon for an easy midweek meal with a bit of wow factor, or even for a casual dinner party. Indian spices and tamarind bring depth of flavour

Cook up this vibrant vegan curry that makes the most of autumnal squash. It's ideal for a meat-free Monday dinner when served with flatbreads

Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up

Make Friday night easy with this speedy, super-healthy supper, packed with three of your five-a-day and containing nutrient-rich wholewheat noodles to help keep blood sugar levels stable

Enjoy our version of the classic noodle dish with spring onions, egg, beansprouts and peanuts. Add chilli to suit your taste and serve with lime wedges

Make a heady homemade madras using this easy recipe for curry paste, bursting with spices like chilli and cumin. It's freezable, too, so you can make ahead

Take the classic pad Thai to new levels, adding king prawns and tofu, pickled turnip and tamarind paste - a dish for two that's packed with flavour