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

Lentil & tomato salad

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

Baked potatoes with spicy dhal

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

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

Quinoa, lentil & feta salad

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Butternut squash salad

Get a whopping 4 of your 5-a-day with this superhealthy salad, why not make extra for your lunchbox too

Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup

Lentil rice salad with beetroot & feta dressing

Get a healthy dose of folate and fibre in this good for you dish, which uses time saving ready-cooked rice