Red Lentil Dahl

What exactly is a lentil dahl?

• Dahl is a term used for dried, legumes or pulses that could be consider a type of soup or stew

• Recipes vary depending upon which ingredient is used: beans, chickpeas, peas

• The most common dahl variations include:

  • Red Lentil Dahl - split red lentils that cook fast (used in this recipe)

  • Urad Dahl - also known as “black gram,” has high protein content and is found in South Indian recipes

  • Chana Dahl - split, hulled chickpeas, used in Ayurvedic and Indian cuisine

  • Yellow Lentil Dahl - split yellow lentils that cook fast

• Lentils are highly nutritious: source of iron, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, potassium and protein

• Rich in polyphenols, procyanidin and flavonols, which are anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant

• Lentils support weight loss, improve cholesterol levels and blood pressure, overall protecting your heart

Red Lentil Dahl