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Rukmini Iyer

Masala chickpeas and biryani: Rukmini Iyer’s budget Indian recipes

Rukmini Iyer's crispy masala chickpeas, lemon dal, and pitta chips.
Cheap as chips: Rukmini Iyer’s crisp masala chickpeas with lemon dal and pitta chips. Photograph: Ola O Smit/The Guardian. Food stylist: Sam Dixon. Prop stylist: Anna Wilkins. Food styling assistant: Louise Cassidy.

Two Indian-inspired recipes for you this week. The first is my go-to easy biryani, packed with flavour from the spiced mushrooms and tomatoes, layered up with rice and plenty of butter. It’s a meal in itself with yoghurt alongside, but if you’re in the mood for a feast, serve it with the moreish lemon dal, crisp chickpeas and pitta chips. The secret ingredient is the chaat masala – you can find it in the spice aisle at bigger supermarkets or an Asian grocers. It’s got a unique flavour from the dried mango powder, and you can use it on everything from potato salad to freshly cut fruit.

Crisp masala chickpeas, lemon dal and pitta chips (pictured top)

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