Garam Masala
Recipe by:
heymrleej
This is a traditional recipe for a Garam Masala spice mix. It's used in many Indian dishes. You can make it in advance and store if for a few months in an air-tight container.
Fruit and Nut Raita
Recipe by:
Priyanka
A cooling yoghurt side dish that is perfect when served alongside spicy curries. This version includes plump raisins, cashews, almonds and pistachios.
Bok Choy Salad
Recipe by:
SUSANNECS
This is a wonderfully crunchy and refreshing salad.
Savoury Lassi
Recipe by:
Mrs Paul
Wonderful accompaniment for a spicy Indian or even Mexican meal. Helps digestion as well.
Sesame Tofu Dressing
Recipe by:
sdkc
This healthy and versatile dressing is superb when drizzled over a salad or barbecued meats, and also acts as an excellent dip for toasted pitta. Tofu can be soft or firm, but do not use extra firm tofu. For a little heat, try adding a small amount of wasabi before blending.
Indian-style rice pudding
Recipe by:
Jan Cutler
Add cardamom, rosewater, nuts and sulatanas to canned rice pudding for a more updated, international version of a classic dessert.
Spicy Sichuan Cucumber
This is a very common cold dish eaten all over China and it's very easy to prepare. Depends on your personal taste, you can choose to add more or omit the dried red chillies.
Mango Mint Lassi
Recipe by:
Jonathan Reeves
It's a great take on the famous Mango Lassi that you tend to see at various Indian restaurants because it takes the flavour to a higher and much more complex level.
Cumin lassi
Recipe by:
Bahu
A wonderful savoury lassi to accompany your favourite curry.
Badam (Almond) Sherbet
Recipe by:
Bahu
A traditional Indian drink/dessert. Surprisingly refreshing but rich, this has a memorable taste. It can be served warm in winter, or over ice in summer.
Japanese Avocado Dip
Recipe by:
The Drunken Chef
This is my take on Mexican guacamole with a Japanese kick. Avocado combines with chillies, wasabi, lime and more for a fantastic dip for tortilla chips, crudites or even use it to make sushi.
Hot sauce
I adore this hot sauce as it's good with rice, noodles, salsa, meat - anything you want to heat up with a tang.
Fresh Coriander and Tofu Salad
Recipe by:
Carol
This is probably the best tasting tofu dish that you'll ever try. Dried tofu is tossed with fresh coriander and spring onions in a sweetened soy-sesame oil dressing. Serve as a starter.
Thousand-Year Old Egg and Tofu Salad
Recipe by:
Bing
This simple Chinese salad has the perfect combination of flavours and textures. Preserved duck eggs are tossed with tofu, coriander, spring onions and garlic.
Sichuan Cucumber Salad
Recipe by:
Chelsea
This salad is spicy, light, refreshing and packed full of flavour. Sliced cucumbers are tossed in a hot and spicy dressing. Serve as cold starter.
Bashed Cucumber Salad
Recipe by:
fatwolf55
This is a popular Chinese dish, which is made by bashing the cucumber, before slicing and tossing it with a wonderful dressing. Enjoy as a cold starter.
Cucumber mint raita
This cucumber raita is flavoured with fresh mint, fresh coriander and a touch of ground cumin. You'll be making this often!
Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Recipe by:
SUPERCAT912
This is a Vietnamese inspired chicken salad and is perfect for those hot summer evenings. Shredded chicken is tossed together with cabbage, oil and lemon juice.
Chicken Salad (Goi Ga)
Recipe by:
Jia T.
This is a wonderful Vietnamese style dish. Although it's called a salad, you can serve it alongside freshly cooked rice. Chicken is tossed with cabbage, carrot and onion in a fresh and fragrant dressing.