To introduce this fine table bird, I turn to the great naturalist, Colin Willock: ‘The wood pigeon,’ he wrote, ‘is a delightful, handsome, highly edible, strong-flying and at times almost aerobatic ...

Fresh green pigeon peas are a nutrient-rich produce. This curry has hints of sweet and spicy, and fresh grated coconut. Have it with rice or rotis. 1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.