National Curry Week takes place in October, making now the time to spice up your meal plans. You could treat the family to Britain’s favourite dish – chicken tikka masala – courtesy of Sharwood’s new Tikka Masala Curry Kit, made with quality Indian ingredients and carefully cooked in stages for a real depth of flavour. It’s also delicious with paneer, as shown above. Or bring the taste of southern India to your home with The Spice Tailor Keralan Coconut Curry sauce kit, flavoured with curry leaves, mustard seeds, tomatoes and tamarind.

Or to really brighten up a gloomy evening, try The Spice Tailor Thai Green Curry sauce kit – it’s spicy, fragrant and, like all these kits, ready in minutes and made in three simple steps. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan for 20 seconds (taking care not to overheat). Reserving the kaffir lime leaves, lightly fry the remaining spices. Add your chosen veg or protein and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked, then add the paste and cook for another minute. Stir in the coconut sauce and kaffir lime leaves and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy!