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summer & spice

MENU FOR 6

Coriander & mint chutney

Mini broccoli & potato cakes Goan prawn & coconut curry Stir-fried beans with peanuts Yellow rice with time, & sesame Goan sweet bread

Mango & coconut trifles with time syrup

HOW TO GET AHEAD

Prepare the broccoli & potato cakes, then chill

Make and chill the sauce for the curry

Bake the bread and keep at room temperature

Make and chill the trifles

“My menu is designed to transport you to the coast of west India, where the food is typically flavoured with a wonderful combination of spices, mellowed by the ever-present creamy coconut. The dessert brings together the best of India and England – I’ve paired juicy mangoes with a delicious custard and classic madeira cake to make a twist on trifle”

Mini broccoli & potato cakes

■ Makes 18 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins VEGETARIAN

4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated to a paste
2 tsp ginger paste (see tip, below)
375g potatoes, peeled,

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