Thai prawn curry with lychees and pineapple recipe

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Love Thai food? Then this salad recipe is for you

The hot and sour flavour combinations in this Thai favourite will stave off winter colds in no time.

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The richness of duck meat holds up perfectly to the strong Thai flavours in this warm salad.

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An ideal vegetarian side dish to go with a Thai curry.

The jasmine rice soaks up the curry sauce perfectly.

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Spinach and lamb – this is magic in a pan and a real classic curry. One of our favourites, it’s packed with flavour.

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Based on the amazing dishes in Kerala, South India this is a real keeper!

The yogurt and coconut cream combo in this curry recipe reduces the fat

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This colourful, fragrant curry is packed with the flavours of Kerala in southern India – coconut, tamarind and turmeric

To make this recipe even speedier, just buy cooked king prawns then sprinkle with the seeds and herbs

The ginger in this stir-fry recipe adds an incredible zing and transforms the dish