Lentil dhal is a simple, comforting stew made with lentils and spices like turmeric and cumin, while lentil curry is a richer dish often featuring more veggies, meat, or even coconut milk.

For a comforting plant-based dinner try a creamy roasted butternut squash dhal full of plant protein and nutrients.

Place the split peas, onion, tomatoes, ginger, ground cumin, turmeric, crushed garlic, curry leaves and stock ... Spoon the hot spiced oil over the dhal, scatter with the remaining green chilli ...