Not only is it quick—you can whip up a batch in about 30 seconds. Homemade curry powder is such a cinch to throw together.

How close to the real deal can you get your homemade version to taste? We got a chef specialising in food R&D for his recipe.

If you have most of the spices listed above, then you can also make your own curry powder from scratch and use that to power ...

You could toss some chicken drumsticks in oil and the curry powder, squeeze lemon juice over them and cook in a medium oven until tender. Lightly dust fish fillets with the mix, squeeze a lime ...

This is where MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria steps in with her sambar powder recipe, perfect for when you need a quick ...

Serve with rice, or if you have time, homemade roti. This meal ... Rub the skin of the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of the curry powder, wrap well with cling film and leave to absorb ...

Don’t allow them to brown. Stir in the curry powder, chilli and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until the tomato purée looks glossy. Add the sugar, salt and plenty of ...