Tandoori celeriac, kale saag paneer and turnip sabzi: Ravinder Bhogal’s vegetarian recipes for Diwali

A Diwali feast full of light, love and lipsmacking deliciousness

Diwali, the celebration of light, arrives just as we need hope. It marks the triumph of good over evil and reminds us that light will prevail. It’s a time for sensory overload – fireworks, colour, partiesand food, which is traditionally vegetarian. And this isn’t difficult, because Indian cooking naturally brings plants to the centre of the table in smart ways. Wishing you a very happy Diwali: may the year ahead be full of light, love and delicious things!

Turnip sabzi (pictured top)

Turnips have a dowdy reputation, but cooking them with spices to lend some interest gives these plain Janes of the vegetable world a sexy makeover.