We can’t pretend we have created a new genre of cooking with our Spicy Veggie Soup! But this is a delicious warming version, perfect for the whole family, with either coconut milk or a creamy dairy version.

Green bananas are just ordinary ones, but very unripe, very hard and with no sweetness. Think of them as vegetable rather than fruit, as they are high in fibre and low in sugar at this stage. In this simple curry they actually have a cooked texture rather like floury potatoes, and may well completely change your idea of what vegetables (or indeed fruit) work in a savoury dish!

Fritters are a lovely family-friendly way of livening up vegetables or using up a glut. Sweet potatoes work well because they are firm and not too wet, and gram flour is a great way of avoiding gluten…

We all love a good vegetable curry, especially after the meat feast that is Christmas! But here is a reminder that any veg makes a great curry, so leave the butternut squash and chickpeas for another day and try this version!

Mushroom bhaji is a delicious curry, normally served as a side dish but perfect as a vegan main course. Any mushrooms will do - we used chestnut - and add as many fresh chillies as you like.

Liven up vegetable burgers with a spoonful of Garam Masala, or our Goan Red blend if you fancy something with a bit of a bite!