THE SPICE IS RIGHT

These delicious Indian appetisers will help you curry favour with friends and family

The classic samosa is given a modern twist, with a vibrant filling of chunky diced beetroot, green chillies and aromatic spices. Hand folded in buttery ghee-enriched pastry and finished with a sprinkling of crunchy poppy seeds, they’re light, crisp and crammed with flavour. Taste the Difference crispy beetroot & chilli samosas, x4 160g, £1.60, Sainsbury’s, sainsbury’s.co.uk These moreish flamebaked onion naans have a light texture and a subtle caramelised onion flavour, and pair perfectly with any curry, or even just a bowl of lentil soup. The Spice Tailor 2 onion naans, £1.99, ocado.com These deliciously scented spiced snacks are made with onion, coriander and chilli. Taste the Difference Indian aromatic onion bhajias, 2 x 150g, £1.60, Sainsbury’s, sainsburys.co.uk The most decadent of the naan family, these peshwari naans, filled with sultanas, desiccated coconut, honey and Bramley apple sauce and topped with butter ghee, are a real treat. Tesco Finest Peshwari naan bread 2 pack, £1.50, tesco.com Made with minced lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, spices and coriander, these add a spicy kick to any feast. Indian

lamb seekh kebabs, £2.49, Waitrose, waitrose.com Who doesn’t love mango chutney with their poppadoms? This one is a tasty blend of juicy mangoes and authentic spices. Patak’s mango chutney, 340g, £1.78, Morrisons, morrisons.com The curled edges of these mini poppadoms make them ideal for scooping up delicious dips. Or they make a great alternative to nuts or crisps at a drinks party. Morrisons mini poppadoms 70g, 88p, morrisons.com Great value at just 75p per pack, these naans are flame-baked in a clay-lined oven, and have a delicate garlic and coriander flavour. As with the others, they need just a quick douse with water and can be warmed in the oven in four minutes. 2 garlic & coriander naans, 75p, groceries.asda.com