The humble lentil is an absolutely wonderful and versatile ingredient, which seldom gets the attention it deserves. These recipes bring lentils into the limelight!

Lentils can be used in a variety of ways, and are especially delicious when combined with other ingredients, such as roasted vegetables and rice. Dal aur sabzi is a one-pot dish of red lentils gently simmered on the stove, with the addition of kale and roasted carrots.

A soft, creamy khichdi, makes use of both mung lentils and basmati rice. The third dish (which can be enjoyed as a main or a side) is a lentil and roasted sweet potato salad, studded with garnet-red pomegranate arils. As the weather turns and we look for comforting meals to enjoy in the warmth of our homes, I hope you will make these dishes over and over again. They're just perfect for this season.