Aromatic and deeply flavourful, Indian food is full of fresh ingredients, heady spices, and vibrant colours. It’s also loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. If Indian cooking is new to you, it might seem daunting, but don’t worry: You’ll find that these dishes come together with surprising ease.

Don’t let the bevy of spices intimidate you, either. Once you know how to handle them, you’ll find that creating these intoxicating flavour combinations is pretty straightforward. In fact, with a few culinary successes under your belt, you just might decide to make Indian-influenced meals a bigger part of your regular kitchen repertoire.