From red to black, lentils come in many different colors. But, aside from color, is there really any difference between all ...

After the skin is removed, the red lentils are split -- that is, cut down the middle rather than kept whole. The process of splitting is lengthy and it takes 18 long hours of preparation before ...

Put the lentils into a pan with 1 litre of cold water, the bay leaf, red chilli, turmeric and salt. Bring to the boil and leave to simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes the mixture should be ...

Lentils have quickly been climbing the ranks in my weeknight meal rotation. Most varieties take less than a half-hour to cook ...

Dal is also the name for a stewed dish made with pulses. Red lentils are a “split” type of pulse. That means the seed coat around the lentil has been removed and the inner part of the lentil ...

3. While the cauliflower is cooking, give the red split lentils a quick rinse then add to a saucepan with double the amount of water (so 1 cup red split lentils equals 2 cups water, you can add ...

To get started, try a basic recipe, such as this red lentil soup, which gets its flavor from a handful of vegetables and seasonings. Check out Food & Wine's guide for other lentil soup ideas.

Simply combine vegetables with warm spices and red lentils, cook them until soft, then blend for a smooth consistency, if desired. Top with crispy pita strips and a squeeze of lemon for a quick ...