Tu B’shvat is coming up later this month. It’ is customary to eat dishes containing fruits ideally indigenous to Israel. This is my version that uses the seven-biblical species — wheat, barley, figs, olives, dates, pomegranates and grapes.

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• Place the mixed grains in a large saucepan. Add 500ml water and the vegetable stock powder. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked. Drain and set aside to cool.
• When the grains are cool, transfer to a large serving platter.
• Add the mint, olives, dates, grapes, pomegranate seeds and figs. Mix together.
• Drizzle over the dressing just before serving.