3 recipes that use kashmiri chilli powder, with photos, step-by-step instructions and cook times. The quickest, Chana masala, takes 40 minutes. It is most often cooked with onion, coriander and cumin seeds.
Run out of kashmiri chilli powder? Sweet paprika with a pinch of cayenne.
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A North Indian staple that comes together from the store cupboard. Toasted cumin, slow-softened onion and a good spoonful of garam masala give tinned chickpeas real depth. Serve with rice, naan or a stack of warm rotis.
Marinating the chicken in spiced yoghurt keeps it tender, and a few minutes under a hot grill gives it the smoky char of a tandoor. The sauce is rich but not heavy, finished with a little cream and dried fenugreek leaves.
