

A deeply spiced egg curry from the Chettinad kitchen, this dish brings together hard-boiled eggs and a tamarind-laced gravy built on a tempering of whole spices, urad dal and curry leaves.

A Bengali prawn curry made with coconut milk, whole spices and a freshly ground masala of onion, ginger garlic, green chilli and grated coconut.

A slow cooker Persian-style beef stew with red kidney beans, onion, fresh herbs, and spices.

A whole chicken is rubbed inside and out with a ground spice and almond paste marinade, left to rest in the fridge, then roasted until the skin is browned and the juices run clear.

A straightforward pasta salad built around a homemade Greek dressing and classic Mediterranean vegetables.

A dry-style chicken preparation cooked low and slow until the masala clings to every piece, Bhuna Kukda uses mustard oil, whole spices, soaked dry red chillies and whisked curd to build a thick, deeply coloured coating.

A thick, tangy gothsu made with fresh sundakkai, tamarind water and a freshly ground coconut and spice paste.

Soft mutton keema balls simmered in a thick, spiced gravy with fried potatoes make for a satisfying one-pot meal.

A slow-baked minced lamb dish finished with a charcoal smoke technique, Lagan ka Keema uses a generous spice list that includes saffron, chironji, dry coconut and caraway seeds.

Boneless lamb pieces are beaten flat, marinated in a ground spice and curd mixture with raw papaya, then baked slowly in ghee, cream and roasted gram flour until the meat is tender and the top is browned.

A South Indian mixed vegetable kurma built on a ground paste of fresh coconut, almonds, poppy seeds and green chillies.

This hearty chicken corn soup with black beans combines tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, vegetables, and smoky Mexican-inspired spices in a flavorful broth.

A Yemen spice blend made with toasted cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cardamom, turmeric, and coriander.

A vegetable kabab made with pressure-cooked potatoes, steamed carrots, beetroot, raw banana and French beans, all bound together with soaked bread and Bengal gram flour.

Tender baby potatoes are cooked in a freshly ground coconut, dal and spice paste, then finished with cool buttermilk to give a tangy, lightly spiced gravy.

The tummy filling Bhojpuri cuisine has subtle flavour of spices and the dishes are usually mild and are greatly influenced by the Mughalai and Awadhi cuisines.

A South Indian kootu that brings together tender plantain stem, tangy curd and fresh coconut milk with a roasted spice paste of fenugreek, red chillies and cumin.

A prawn and mango curry built on freshly ground spices, coconut milk and tamarind, this Goan-style dish comes together without any complicated technique.

A spiced paneer and vegetable filling rolled inside a warm chapati makes for a filling meal that comes together quickly on a weeknight.

A satisfying way to use up leftover parotta, this dish brings together chopped flatbread, onions, tomatoes, capsicum and a handful of spices in one hot pan.