The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) recognises 11 types of pulses — dry beans, dry broad beans, dry ...

Buy pulses, if possible, from the last season’s harvest as old beans will need more soaking and will gradually lose their flavour. Look for a shop with a high turnover as the beans are likely to ...

Rising prices of pulses is a major contributor to food inflation as production continues to decline even as consumption rises ...

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Pulses are a fantastic option when you want to pull together a meal that’s affordable, good for you, and packed with flavour.