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All of your favourite recipes from Nadiya Hussain’s Simple Spices on BBC2
by Rachel Deeley
published on 27 September 2023, last updated on 23 September 2025
Queen of flavour Nadiya Hussain has returned to our screens with Nadiya’s Simple Spices , the six-part BBC2 series accompanying her latest cookbook of the same name.
The premise of this series – as the name suggests – is simple. Recipes incorporate one (or more) of eight easily accessible spices that should be a staple for any kitchen cupboard, if not already: cardamom, fennel, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, chilli, bay leaves, and curry powder.
From easy midweek meals to indulgent sweet treats, we’ve rounded up all the recipes featured in the series.
Episode 1
Nadiya Hussain’s Brown Daal
Nadiya Hussain’s Revival Fish Broth
Nadiya Hussain’s Paneer and Chilli Loaf
Nadiya Hussain’s Badam Cheesecake
Episode 2
Nadiya Hussain’s Saag Aloo Chicken Jalfrezi
Nadiya Hussain’s Smoky Aubergine Pizza
Nadiya Hussain’s Egg Fried Rice
Nadiya Hussain’s Kulfi Ice Cream Bars
Episode 3
Nadiya Hussain’s Chicken Korma
Nadiya Hussain’s From-scratch Samosas
Nadiya Hussain’s Tangy Tomato Prawns
Nadiya Hussain’s Cardamom Milk Traybake
Episode 4
Nadiya Hussain’s Hash Smash Breakfast
Nadiya Hussain’s Crab Bhuna
Nadiya Hussain’s Dhansak Bake
Nadiya Hussain’s Stewed Pineapple
Episode 5
Nadiya Hussain’s Back-of-the-fridge Pakoras
Nadiya Hussain’s Aloo Burgers
Nadiya Hussain’s Crispy Leek Biryani
Nadiya Hussain’s Sweet Filled Shortbread Wedges
Episode 6
Nadiya Hussain’s Keema Plate Pie
Nadiya Hussain’s Bombay Potatoes
Nadiya Hussain’s Yoghurt Chicken
Nadiya Hussain’s Coconut Bundt Cake
Want to find out how a team of home cooks got on when they put recipes from each episode to the test? Follow along as The Happy Foodie cooks along to Nadiya’s Simple Spices.
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