Masala chickpeas and biryani: Rukmini Iyer's budget Indian recipes

Enjoy today's thrifty dishes individually or pair them and serve up a feast: a starter or side of lemon dal, crisp chickpeas and pitta chips, and a spicy tomato and mushroom biryani Two Indian-inspired recipes for you this week. The first is my go-to easy biryani, packed with flavour from the spiced mushrooms and tomatoes, layered up with rice and plenty of butter. It's a meal in itself with yoghurt alongside, but if you're in the mood for a feast, serve it with the moreish lemon dal, crisp chic...