Pav bhaji is carb heaven. Spiced mashed potatoes and vegetables are scooped into soft bread rolls. They are a cornerstone of street food in Mumbai and made with their own masala spice blend. There’s lots of ingredients here, but they are actually very easy to make.
It’s a BLT, but not as you know it! The ‘smoky bacon’ is actually marinated tofu, baked in the oven until crisp, for the ultimate vegan sandwich. Each serving provides 749 kcal, 30g protein, 51.5g carbohydrates (of which 18g sugars), 44g fat (of which 7g saturates), 14g fibre and 3g salt.
Use up the end of a jar of curry paste to make these spiced egg mayo sandwiches – we’ve used korma paste, but you can experiment with what you’ve got in the fridge.
Crisp, golden pastry with a light butter bean, greens and feta filling make this perfect for a summer dinner. Nothing goes to waste in Dr Rupy’s recipe. It’s the tastiest way to eat loads of greens. Each serving provides 498 kcal, 24g protein, 42g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 23g fat (of which 11g saturates), 13g fibre and 2.3g salt.
You can make these easy falafels in minutes for a delicious quick dinner. Top with chilli sauce, yoghurt, pickles or hummus to customise. It’s a simplified falafel recipe for those on a budget with limited kit – it’s so much cheaper than buying ready-made. See also our easy chickpea stew recipe and easy hummus recipe for more ways to zhuzh up that tin!
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