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A pulse is the edible seed of leguminous plants, sometimes eaten fresh but usually dried and includes all beans, peas, and lentils.They are high in protein, so good for vegetarians and a healthy choice for meat eaters alike. Pulses are a slow-release carbohydrate so help you to feel fuller for longer and also addfiberto your diet.

Importantly, dried pulses are cheapto buy and as they bulk out a meal,you can eat healthily and save money - great for feeding a family or cooking on a budget.

If you think pulses are boring then take a look at the recipes on the following pages. You may just change your mind.

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    Fresh Borlotti Bean and Tomato Soup Recipe

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    This Fresh borlotti bean and tomato soup recipe is delicious and easy to make, which is perfect for those chilly autumn days. The soup can be made throughout September when fresh borlotti beans are available and home-grown tomatoes are bursting with flavor. You can, of course, use other beans, such as cannellini or flageolet. Not able to get fresh, then use a tin.

    This lovely recipe comes from talented food writer Sybil Kapoor from her lovely book, The Great British Vegetable Cookbook.

  • 02 of 08

    Vegetable and Bean Soup Recipe

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    Vegetable and bean soup recipe is the perfect soup recipe for cold days when you need to be warm and nourished. What could be better than a bowl of soup and crusty bread to keep thechill-out? Thebean soupis packed with healthy vegetables and beans to sustain you through the cold weather. Serve a large bowl asthe maincourse, or a smaller portion as a starter.

  • 03 of 08

    Chilli Filled Yorkshire Pudding

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    Yorkshire puddings are afavorite British food, especiallywith roast meatsfor Sunday lunch.Filled Yorkshirepuddings make great supper dishes for mid-week, or as an alternative to a roast on Sunday. The risen sides of the Yorkshire pudding turn it into a dish just waiting for a delicious filling. One of our favorite fillings is hot, spicychilicon carne for this chili filled Yorkshire pudding. The punch from the spices is calmed a little by the soft taste of the pudding batter. The chili uses minced/ground beef with lots of red kidney beans and canned tomatoes, good cheap and nutritious foods.

  • 04 of 08

    Chickpea Curry Recipe

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    Chickpea Curry not only tastes good it is packedwith healthy ingredients. It is quick and easy to make and is even better if made in advance and kept for a day before eating. ThisChickpea curry recipealso freezes very well so make a batch but omit the fresh coriander garnish until serving.

    Continue to 5 of 8 below.

  • 05 of 08

    Red Lentil and Tomato Soup Recipe

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    We all have favorite soup recipes and this red lentil and tomato soup recipe is one of mine. Is it so, so easy and takes very little time if you have some ready made stock.Red lentiland tomato soupisvery nutritious and another great reason for making this soup is, it is also relatively cheap to prepare.
    If you have stock in the freezer, now is the time to use it. No stock? It is fine to use a stock cube for this recipe. Usevegetable stockif you want avegetarian soup,otherwisechicken is good and I also like using thebrothfrom when I have cooked ham as long as it isn't too salty.

  • 06 of 08

    Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

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    Opening a can ofbaked beansand serving hot on toast is the ultimate, tasty, fast food.Home baking beansaddanother dimension; not only are they delicious you can control what goes in and avoid the added sugar found in the canned variety.
    Thehomemade baked beans recipeis based on beans I used to cook in Italy, so though not strictly a British recipe, I have cooked then so many times here in the UK, I feel they are allowed.

  • 07 of 08

    Mushy Peas - The Nations Favourite

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    Mushy peas are notthe maincourse dish, but a substantial side dish. Mushy peas are an intrinsic part of British food favorite,fish and chipsor with hot pies. There are many impostors out there using frozen and evenfresh peasbut true,traditional mushy peas recipeis made with dried marrowfat peas which require overnight soaking, so a little planning is needed.

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    Parched Peas and Vinegar - a Lancashire Tradition

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    Parched peas and vinegar, also known in Lancashire as black peas are a traditional treat in the North of England especially when served onBonfire Night​-November 5th.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in pulse? ›

What are Pulses ingredients? Pulses ingredients include lentils, peas, chickpeas, field beans, and cowpeas. These ingredients are not part of the grain family and are common in diets all around the world.

What are pulse meals? ›

Pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) are some of the most versatile foods on the planet. Enjoy these recipes that make adding pulses to your diet simple and delicious. Breakfasts.

What are pulses in simple? ›

Pulses, also known as grain legumes, are a group of 12 crops that includes dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. They are high in protein, fibre, and various vitamins, provide amino acids, and are hearty crops.

What are the 4 types of pulses? ›

Pulses are the dried seeds of legumes, and come in a many different shapes and sizes. This guide will show you a visual reference, description and common names for some of the varieties of the four most common pulses: beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas.

What can I substitute pulse with? ›

Chickpeas, or beans such as cannellini, kidney and black beans can be used interchangeably in most dishes. Some have a softer texture but they will add the same heft and texture to dishes. For example, instead of traditional chickpeas, try making our pea hummus for an easy snack.

How many Flavours of pulse are there? ›

Pulse offers a diverse range of five unique flavours: Kaccha aam, Guava, Orange, Pineapple, and Litchi. Each flavor of Pulse Candy is a unique and delicious experience.

Is hummus a pulse? ›

The chickpeas are likely mostly responsible for hummus' health benefits. Also called garbanzo beans, they—along with dried beans, dried peas, and lentils—belong to a class of legumes called pulses.

What is the cooking method of pulse? ›

Bring water to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer until pulses are just tender and not mushy. Simmer pulses slowly as cooking too fast can cause them to split or break open. Guidelines for cooking times will vary with the type and age of the pulses, as well as with the altitude and the hardness of the water.

Can I eat pulse daily? ›

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Active polyphenols can be a great safeguard against cardiac arrests as well as blood sugar spikes. iStock As mentioned before, pulses are basically a one-stop shop for various types of nutrients. They are a great source of complex carbohydrates and fibres.

Is rice a pulse food? ›

The pulses are broadly classified as containing dried beans, dried peas, chickpeas and lentils. Cereals commonly include maize, rice, wheat and barley. MRLs exist for pesticides used in the growing and storing of pulses and cereals. These limits vary between product types and from country to country.

What is the process of making pulses? ›

The milling process includes cleaning, grading, moisture application, tempering and sun drying up to the milling moisture content (10-12%, d.b.). Dehusking and splitting can be achieved in roller mills or disk sheller. Recovery dal from peas ranges from 80–82%.

Are canned beans pulses? ›

Even if you're not sure what pulses are, there's a good chance you have eaten them – think of the humble baked bean. All tinned or dried beans, peas and lentils are pulses. They're great to add to your diet, because they are high in protein and fibre, low in fat and cheap to buy.

How are pulses made? ›

A pulse is the edible seed from a legume plant. Pulses include beans, lentils, and peas. For example, a pea pod is a legume, but the pea inside the pod is the pulse.

What are the methods of pulses? ›

Pulses undergo some basic unit operations during pulse milling such as cleaning and grading, drying, loosening of husk, dehusking, splitting and polishing. Wet method of pulse processing (Fig. 15.1) involves cleaning to remove dust, dirt, chaff, stone pieces, immature grains and other seeds.

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