Discover a selection of our favourite one-tin Indian recipes from across Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks, including several recipes from her latest, India Express. From speedy curries to one-tin dals, these quick and easy recipes are perfect for weeknight cooking without any compromise on flavour.
Chilli, Coconut and Lime Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
One of our favourite recipes from Rukmini’s latest cookbook, India Express this dish features salmon fillets roasted with a coconut, chilli, mint, garlic and lime crust.
From the book
India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
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Lime and Coconut Dal
Based on Rukmini’s mother’s recipe, this creamy coconut dal is sure to become a fast favourite in the kitchen. Serve with rice, naan bread or chapattis and extra lime wedges for squeezing.
One-pot Kerala Prawn Curry
Simple and quick to pull together, this one-pot prawn curry is the ultimate mid-week meal. Finish with a generous handful of fresh coriander and chopped chilli.
Coconut Burfi
Using only three ingredients and taking less than an hour to make (most of that being cooling time) this easy coconut burfi is a delightfully easy sweet treat to whip up for any occasion.
Bengali Mustard Fish with Cauliflower and Peas
This is a showstopper of a dish that no one will believe took you less than ten minutes to prepare. Served with the veggies roasted in the tin it is a meal in itself, but you can easily whip up some rice to bulk it out.
Beetroot, Chickpea and Coconut Curry
The coconut milk added to this easy curry quickly cooks down to make a rich curry sauce, ideal for mopping up with warm naan breads. Perfect for using up those allotment beetroots, this colourful curry will brighten up your midweek menu.
Tandoori-style Salmon with Spiced, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes and Red Onion
Taking just thirty minutes in the oven, this gorgeous fish dish is a flavourful yet easy dish. Swap the salmon for paneer for a vegetarian option.
Quick Cook Cauliflower Curry with Peas and Spinach
The quick vegan dish is packed with veg and can be served up in just forty minutes. Don’t forget the fresh coriander and flatbreads or rice to serve.
Mum’s All-In-One Spiced Tomato Rice
This fragrant rice dish can be bolstered with cubes of potato to create a meal in itself or served as a colourful side dish.
Chingri Macher Malai Curry: Prawn Malai Curry
This gently spiced and creamy coconut-based prawn curry is a Bengali classic and Rukmini’s mum’s favourite before she became vegetarian.
