Lentil

Lentil and speck soup with beetroot slaw recipe - Preheat oven to 200C. For the slaw, place 2 beetroot in a small roasting pan, add enough water to cover base of pan

Dosas with coconut lentil curry recipe - For dosas, rinse and drain dhal and rice, then soak together in a bowl of water overnight.

This brightly coloured pumpkin, corn and lentil bowl makes for a picture-perfect lunch.

This Octopus, frisée and fenne salad is super versatile. For an even simpler version, leave out the octopus and add crisp croûtons instead. Or try it with a poached egg. Or seared scallops.

This Ecuadorian salt cod and bean soup is typically served at Easter, and is ideal for a feast.

Egyptian comfort food, served with a simple spiced tomato sauce and topped with a pile of crisp onion, no wonder it's so well loved.