Slice them thickly and gently grill them, or heat them in the oven or lightly fry. Black pudding is a breakfast favourite, but it's a versatile ingredient for brunch, lunch and dinner, too.

1 Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Tip into a saucepan and add 450ml (16 fl.oz) of water. Bring to the boil, stir once, cover and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes ...

The skin should be golden, the rice underneath should be cooked through and have soaked up the milk, but still be soft and creamy. Time it so that it’s ready just in time for pudding.

Black rice, which often turns dark purple once cooked, has a mild, nutty taste similar to brown rice. Also referred to as "forbidden rice," it's a great source of iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

So here we have it for you — the mains included Bengali Kasundi Tandoori Avocado, Bihari Sattu Roti, Udipi’s Annanas Menaskai, Gujarati Tindora Pickle, ‘Nagaland’ Black Rice Pudding ...

The skin should be golden, the rice underneath should be cooked through and have soaked up the milk, but still be soft and creamy. Time it so that it’s ready just in time for pudding.

The ideal meal is something that’s rich in carbs and protein but isn’t too heavy – which is why this delicious rice pudding from The Groovy Food Company is *just* the ticket for a pre-run ...