Butternut and Chickpea Curry

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with a pinch of salt, for the rice. When boiling, stir in the brown rice and half the stock powder. Bring to the boil again and cook for 25 mins. TIP: Add more water if it starts to evaporate too much. When cooked, drain the rice thoroughly in a sieve and return to the saucepan, off the heat. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

While the rice cooks, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Peel and grate the ginger. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Halve the chilli lengthways, deseed then finely chop. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, cook until soft, stirring occasionally, 3-4 mins. Stir in the ginger, garlic, ground turmeric, North Indian style curry powder, remaining cumin and as much chilli as you dare. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chickpeas to coat in the mixture, then add the coconut milk, water (see ingredients for amount) and remaining stock powder to the pan.

Bring the curry to the boil then reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer until thick and creamy, stirring occasionally, 8-12 mins. When cooked, stir in the spinach one handful at a time and gently stir until wilted.