Indian vegetarian food is hardly limited to dal, sabzi and paneer. Across the world, other cuisines have built equally comforting dishes around lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, aubergines, beans, rice and plenty of spice. Many of these dishes use familiar ingredients but bring them together in completely different ways. The surprise is how easily some of these flavours fit an Indian palate. From smoky eggplant dishes to crispy chickpea fritters and chilli-laced noodles, these are international vegetarian dishes that do not feel like a compromise.