October is the month to celebrate Indian food, with National Curry Week at the start and Diwali at the end.
With autumn here, cooler weather arriving and cosy nights in on the cards, authentic and hearty Indian dishes are perfect to enjoy at home.
Shelly Nuruzzaman, co-Founder of BANG! Curry, the Brick Lane-inspired meal kits that have taken the UK by storm, has created some delicious recipes that are packed with flavour but incredibly simple to make in your home kitchen.
Her delicious ‘Banging Beetroot Curry’ recipe includes just three ingredients, plus the BANG! Madras Curry kit, which gives you the exact quantities of spices and dried ingredients needed. And her ’30-Minute Dhaka Dahl’, offers a classic comforting dish that is ready in just half an hour – or even quicker if it’s done in the air fryer.
Easy!
Banging Beetroot Curry
Low in fat but not low in flavour, this dish is best described as bright, earthy and subtly sweet. Switch up your typical meat and fish for a cost-effective and nutritious alternative that certainly packs a punch.
Ingredients:
1 BANG! Madras Curry Kit
2 large beetroots
2 fresh tomatoes, or ½ can of tinned tomatoes
Feta cheese for garnishing
Step 1: Soak it!
- In a bowl, soak the onion, ginger and garlic base with 100ml of water. Leave for 1 minute.
- At this stage, peel and chop the beetroot into centimetre cubes and set aside.
- In a large pan on low heat, fry gently for 3-4 minutes in a small amount of oil.
Step 2: Spice it!
- In a separate bowl, combine the spice mixture with 50ml of water and blend into a smooth, thick paste.
- Add the spice paste and tomatoes of choice to the pan with the onion base and continue to cook on low heat for a further 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Make it your own!
- Add the cubed beetroot, raise the heat for about three minutes and stir continuously to combine.
- Add up to 150ml of water, then lower the heat and cover, allowing to simmer for a further 20 minutes until cooked through.
Garnish with fresh feta cheese, and enjoy with your choice of rice and flatbreads!
30-Minute Dhaka Dahl
Looking for a simple and nutritious dinner solution? Our BANG! Dahl Kit is the secret to cosy, comforting food in just 30 minutes! Simply prep on the hob or in the air fryer, and serve alongside your choice of rice or naan for a delicious weeknight fix.
Ingredients:
1 BANG! Dahl Kit
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
Optional/Why not add:
2 fresh tomatoes, or ½ tin chopped tomatoes
1 handful coriander
Step 1: Prep it!
- Soak your pack of BANG! lentils in a large saucepan with 500ml of water for 10 minutes.
- Bring to a boil and allow to simmer on a medium heat for 15 minutes, or until thickened in consistency. Add your tomatoes during the simmering process for a richer flavour!
Step 2: Fry it!
- Finely chop the onion and garlic. Gently fry in a pan with a small amount of oil and allow to sizzle until crisp.
Step 3: Spice it!
- In a separate bowl, combine the BANG! spice mixture with 50ml of water and blend to a smooth thick paste.
- Pour this into the pan with the onions and garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add this to the lentil mixture and stir well to combine. Garnish with coriander, and tuck in!
Why not try: Cooking in the air fryer:
- Rinse your lentils and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic and, with your air fryer set to sauté function, fry with a small amount of oil.
- In a separate bowl, combine the BANG! spice packet with 50ml of water and blend to a smooth paste. Add to the onions and garlic and stir to combine.
- Drain the lentils and add to the air fryer, along with 500ml of warm water, and tomatoes if you choose. Set to pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Garnish, serve and dig in!
- Shelly Naruzzaman