1 cup yellow split pigeon peas (toor dal) – or substitute split yellow peas
1 pound butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or dried shredded coconut (we used large flake dried coconut)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups vegetable stock or water, or enough to cover

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (we used Aleppo chili flakes)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon agave
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves