Spinach dhal with paneer

A veggie curry in a hurry – paneer cheese adds texture to the delicately spiced dhal and makes it into a satisfying main

Fresh & light chowder

There’s no need for shop-bought soup with this quick and nutritious recipe

Indian winter soup

This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience

Easy peasy lentil curry

Cooking with virtue; fast, cheap and healthy vegetarian lentil curry, that’s also low in fat and freezable

Creamy spiced dhal

Dhal is super-easy and cheap to make – plus lentils are really good for you, so it’s a winner from all sides

Lamb kebabs with fennel & cucumber slaw

A low-fat kebab with a twist on coleslaw will surely mean an end to trips to the takeaway?

Curried aubergine & potato pie

A low-fat veggie pie, high in taste

Baked potatoes with spicy dhal

Cook red lentils with cumin, mustard seeds and turmeric and serve with a fluffy jacket potato and chutney

Lentil & tomato salad

Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes

Red lentil & chorizo soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Sweet smoked paprika and cumin flavour this rustic blend topped with spicy Spanish sausage

Makhani dhal

Dhal, made from lentils, peas or beans, is
eaten all over India, with bread or rice

Vegetarian casserole

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme