Easy Diwali Recipes UK | Bhindi, Coconut Chutney, Lemon Rice

Planning your Diwali menu? These three crowd-pleasers use fresh ingredients you can get delivered anywhere in the UK, with no hunting around specialist shops.

1. Crispy Bhindi Masala Slice fresh okra (bhindi) into rounds and pat them dry. Fry them with cumin, onion, turmeric, chilli and amchur until crisp. The secret is to add salt only at the end so they don't go slimy.

2. Fresh Coconut Chutney Blend grated fresh coconut with green chilli, ginger and a squeeze of lime. Finish with a tadka of mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves. It's perfect with Diwali snacks and dosas.

3. Lemon Rice Temper mustard seeds, chana dal, peanuts and curry leaves in oil. Stir in turmeric and cooked rice, then add plenty of fresh lemon juice. It's bright, quick, and ideal for feeding a crowd.

Stock up early Fresh produce sells fast in the week before Diwali. Order a few days ahead so everything arrives in time for the celebrations.