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White beans, homemade garam masala and warm spices that actually fill you up

AHealthy,Flavour-packedVeganDiwali

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Today's pick

North Indian White Bean Curry

One-pot · WeeknightHealth 89

Deep amber and fragrant with cumin, coriander and warm spice, this North Indian white bean curry arrives at the table looking as though it has been simmering all day. Soft, creamy white beans in a rich onion-tomato gravy, finished with a burst of homemade garam masala and a squeeze of lemon.

  • High Protein
  • One-pot
  • Weeknight
Healthy pick

Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix)

15 minHealth 84

Deep, warming and intoxicatingly fragrant, this North Indian garam masala fills your kitchen with the scent of toasted cardamom, cloves and cinnamon the moment it hits the pan. Freshly ground from whole spices — no shop-bought jar comes close.

  • Homemade Blend
  • Make Ahead
Community pick

Aromatic Indian Chai Masala

15 minHealth 88

A warming, fragrant spice blend that transforms every cup of chai — bold with cardamom and cinnamon, gently heated by ginger and black pepper.

  • Homemade Blend
  • Make Ahead

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  • Ghee or butter swapped for a single tablespoon of olive oil, so the rice is fully plant-based and lower in saturated fat
  • Garlic and thinly sliced mushrooms folded through for savoury depth, a festive side for the Diwali table

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A Healthy, Flavour-packed Vegan Diwali

A homemade garam masala, and the white bean curry it finishes. Make the blend once and use it all month.

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